Lecturer, University Professor, Academic

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/

Title:

Lecturer

Working Title:

Lecturer

FTE:
Part-time | Remote / In-person

Salary Range: $1,704 per credit hour (undergraduate level), or $1,849 per credit hour (graduate level).

Position # – Requisition #39056

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work.

As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million.

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This posting will establish and maintain a pool of part‑time lecturers with experience teaching Political Science courses in designated fields of the discipline, which may include specializations in areas such as Area Studies, American Political Thought, Research Methodology, Constitutional Law, Environmental Politics, Labor, Social Economy, Local Government Leadership, Community Organizing/Development, and courses within their area of expertise, for the Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver.

The Center for New Directions in Politics & Policy is within the Department of Political Science and manages an applied Master’s Degree and several undergraduate and graduate certificates, delivered primarily through weekend intensive in‑person graduate courses. New Directions will also hire lecturers from this pool of applicants. By submitting your application, you will become part of an applicant pool. Candidates hired from this pool will fill temporary, non‑tenure track positions and will teach no more than two courses per semester.

Appointments will be part‑time (less than 50%) and will be made semester‑by‑semester, depending on the needs of the department and subject to budgetary approval. Therefore, this posting does not necessarily reflect a current open position. The Department of Political Science will contact you if there is an opening that suits your qualifications.

• Teach one or two courses in the Political Science Department.

• Master’s Degree in Political Science or related field.

• Discipline‑related certifications:
  PhD or ABD in Political Science.
• Experience teaching in a higher education environment in a related field to teaching assignment.

• Expertise in one or more of the related teaching assignment(s).
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner across various modalities.
• Ability to effectively listen and share relevant information.
• Ability to establish and respond to, as well as balance multiple work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
• Intentionally contribute to a respectful, equitable, positive, and professional workplace.
• Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.
• Strong commitment to student education and success.
• Experience in online or hybrid delivery.

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.

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