Lecturer, College Lecturer, Political Science

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/

Title:

Lecturer

Working Title:

Lecturer

FTE:
Part-time

Salary Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $1,704 per credit hour (undergraduate level), or $1,849 per credit hour (graduate level).

Position #– Requisition #41040

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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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• 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 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…