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Lecturer - Psychology    
Psychology, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

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. We are actively seeking Lecturers to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

About the Psychology Department 
The Psychology Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing psychology related education, research, and outreach that address the needs of the people of Colorado, the nation, and the world. The department offers undergraduate instruction in the methodology and core knowledge of academic psychology and prepares graduate students in the general principles and concepts of psychology, with specialized training in clinical psychology. Additional information on the specific programs and courses offered please visit https://psychology.uccs.edu.

Job Description
The College of Letters, Arts, and Science (LAS) at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Psychology 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. The position is responsible for teaching various courses for Psychology; however, exact courses taught will depend on need at the time of hire. The courses may be in person, online or hybrid.

***Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants, should a need arise within the department.***

Salary/Pay Range: $1,300 per credit hour. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Work Location: Determined by course modality: in-person, online, or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions.

Benefits Information 
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.

Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Teach assigned psychology courses in the approved modality and schedule 
    Develop and maintain course syllabi consistent with departmental and university standards 
    Utilize Canvas for course content, assignments, communication, and grading 
    Ensure instructional materials meet accessibility and university guidelines 
    Assess student performance and submit grades by established deadlines 
    Communicate student concerns or issues to the appropriate program director or department chair 
    Complete required trainings as determined by the department, college, or university 
 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

    Applicants must hold a master's degree or PhD or PsyD in Psychology and possess an area of specialization appropriate to the course(s) being taught. Examples of recognized areas of specialization include, but are not limited to: Clinical Psychology, Trauma Psychology, Geropsychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Personality Psychology.    

Preferred Qualifications:

    Licensed Psychologist for clinical courses.
    Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate levels.