Lecturer – University Liaison

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/

Title:

Lecturer

Working Title:

Lecturer – University Liaison

FTE: part-time

Salary Range: $5,125 (prorated for part-time)

Position # – Requisition #40334

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 bachelor’s, 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 $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

A University Liaison serves in a supervisory capacity for teacher candidates who are completing early field experiences (undergraduates) and a year-long series of clinical internships (undergraduates and graduates) as part of their initial teacher preparation. The university liaison works collaboratively with school-based leaders and practicing mentor teachers to support the development of teacher candidates. University liaisons who serve in a PDS also teach a site-based collaborative learning community seminar with the cohort of teacher candidates at the school, and collaborates closely with school leadership to support the development of the university partnership at the school including inquiry and renewal of effective teaching practice.

University Liaisons may also provide virtual supervision to students in our state-wide, job-embedded pathways like P‑TAP and T‑PREP, connecting with and supporting candidates via Zoom, email and video‑coaching.

The University Liaison also serves on the CU Denver Teacher Education Partnership Council that supports strong coordination of clinical experiences with coursework, and also support the admission interview process for selecting teacher candidates for the program.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• At a minimum, an earned master’s degree in education or relevant content area. Successful teaching or leadership practice in K-12, especially with diverse student populations.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching teacher candidates and/or new teachers.
• Evidence of significant collaboration skills in working with multiple stakeholders (e.g., district administrators, principals, teachers, etc.).

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in relevant content area.
• Successful experience in teacher education at the undergraduate or graduate level.

• Knowledge of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices
• Knowledge of preservice and novice teacher development
• Knowledge and skill in mentoring, coaching, and providing growth-producing feedback
• Proficient with basic technology (e.g., MS Word, Google documents, spreadsheets) and willingness to learn and utilize various technology platforms used in clinical experience

• Lecturers are generally limited to two courses per term. This will be a semester-by-semester appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific…