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University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer Pool Posting, School of Education and Human Development
Working Title: Lecturer Pool Posting, School of Education and Human Development
FTE: part-time
Salary Range: $5,125 for a fully-enrolled 3-credit course.  
Position #00626465 Requisition #39037 
About the University of Colorado - Denver 
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. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu. 
 

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs.  
The school's degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools, agencies, and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs, an educational specialist degree, 13 master's degrees in multiple program areas, and two undergraduate degrees, along with many licenses, endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact on fostering opportunity achievement, and success across rural, urban, and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening, online and hybrid class options.  
Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts, community colleges, and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices, relevant student learning opportunities that build careers, positive outcomes for partner institutions, and outstanding research publications cited around the world.  
In 2024, SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. 
The School of Education & Human Development's strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive practices, and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching, research, and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. To read the full statement, click here: https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan 
 

Lecturer
The purpose of this posting is to expand our pool of Lecturers available to teach courses for the School of Education & Human Development. Lecturers selected from this pool will become vital members of the School's innovative education programs. For information on the specific programs and courses offered, please visit https://education.ucdenver.edu. 
The School of Education & Human Development will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers for future appointments to temporary, part-time, non-tenure-track positions. Lecturers are generally limited to two courses per term. This will be a semester-by-semester appointment, with the possibility of renewal. As this is a pool posting, multiple hires will be made, and the posting will reopen periodically throughout the year to support semester-based hiring. It is typically open during the following timeframes: mid-February through April, June through July, and September through October. You are welcome to reapply to the new posting at the beginning of each year. 
Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses offered each term, the required number of student enrollments in your tentatively scheduled course(s), and budget availability. Thus, we cannot guarantee that you will teach particular courses or that you will actually teach in a given term.
 

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
    Significant successful teaching or work experience in education, community, or business contexts, especially in urban and diverse settings.
    At a minimum, an earned master's degree in relevant content area (some courses may require a minimum of an earned doctoral degree). See minimum qualifications for each academic level below.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Undergraduate Lecturer Minimum Qualifications
    M.A. or M.S. in Education, Human Development, Family Relations, or a closely related discipline, or
    B.A. or B.S. in Education, Human Development, Family Relations, or a closely related discipline, AND a M.A. or M.S. in any field in addition to at least 18 graduate level credit hours in Education or a closely related discipline, or
    If the Master's Degree is in an unrelated field, the candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g., subject matter expertise or leadership expertise) of experience.
Graduate Lecturer Minimum Qualifications
MA Degree Programs
    PhD, EdD, PsyD in Education, Counseling, Human Development, Family Relations, or closely related disciple field area.
    If the terminal degree is in an unrelated field, the candidate must demonstrate experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV Candidates need to supply some evidence of experience (e.g., subject matter expertise or leadership expertise).
    If the candidate does not have a terminal degree, the candidate must have a M.A. or M.S.  AND a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g., teaching experience, school principal, board certified counselor, etc.) of experience
PhD, EdD, PsyD Degree Programs
    PhD, EdD, PsyD in Education, Counseling, Human Development, Family Relations, or closely related disciple field area.
    If the doctorate degree is in an unrelated field, the candidate must demonstrate at least 18 graduate level credit hours in related discipline and/or 5 years' experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g., subject matter expertise or leadership expertise) of experience.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
    Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field.
    Experience teaching at the graduate level.
    Experience teaching online or with blended/hybrid models (e.g. Blackboard or eCollege and LiveText)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    Experience with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse communities, knowledge of urban educational community issues, and an interest in collaborating with a variety of constituencies in an urban environment.                                                     
    Proficient with basic technology (e.g. MS Office)
 

Conditions of Employment
This position involves working closely with students where the person may become aware of campus safety issues that may need to be reported as part of CU's commitment to compliance with the Clery Act. The person in this role will receive the related training and be required to submit data once per year to the campus Clery Act team. For more information about our commitment to campus safety as it relates to this law, please visit https://www.ucdenver.edu/emergencymanagement/clery-act  
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu . 
 

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
 

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5,125 for a fully-enrolled 3-credit course.  
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
 

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As this is a pool posting, multiple hires will be made, and the posting will reopen periodically throughout the year to support semester-based hiring. It is typically open during the following timeframes: mid-February through April, June through July, and September through October.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. 
    Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s). 
    Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).
    Additional materials can be added here if applicable.
 

Questions should be directed to SEHD HR, sehdhr@ucdenver.edu
 

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.