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Lecturer - P-12 Educational Leadership

Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking qualified Lecturers for P-12 Educational Leadership to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

Salary: $3,900 per 3-credit course. Courses with low enrollment (less than 12 students) may be canceled. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: Determined by course modality. Generally on campus, in person.  Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions.

*This position is open only to Colorado state residents or those that intend to reside in the state of Colorado while employed by UCCS.

Summary

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the P-12 Educational Leadership program from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester. 

Lecturers will teach P-12 Educational Leadership classes. For example, American Foundations of Education; Leading Teams and Organizations; Research and Statistics; Vision, Ethics, and Politics for School Leaders; Legal and Financial Aspects of School Administration; Data Driven Program Evaluation and Curriculum Assessment; Collaborative Leadership for Equity and Community Outreach; Human Resources Management and Staff Development; Instructional Leadership; Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction; Social Foundations of Educational Trends; Master's Research Lab; Transformational Leadership in Central Office Administration; Quality Systems Management in Central Office Administration; Special Education Leadership; and Practicum in School Leadership. Classes are offered online, in-person, and through hybrid means.

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned course in assigned course modality 
• Develop syllabus for course using College of Education accessible course template
• Complete necessary trainings as determined by Department, College, and/or University
• Develop, maintain, and utilize Canvas shell for duration of the course
• Ensure Canvas shell meets accessibility standards
• Assess student assignments and submit final grades by deadline in Canvas and CU-SIS
• Inform program faculty director and/or department chair of student issues and concerns in a timely manner

Tentative Search Timeline

This is an open/ongoing lecturer pool. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise. You will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

Current applications will be reviewed for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. If you are not selected in the current pool, you are welcome to reapply to the subsequent pool.  Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. (Req. ID #36874) Official transcripts are required upon hire. References may be requested.

Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

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.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Education Administration, or a closely related field is required 
• Professional experience in the specific course content area is required
• The ideal candidate has a terminal degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, JD)
• An active Principal, Special Education Director, and/or Administrator License is highly desirable
• Current engagement in professional development activities in the specific course content area is highly desirable