Lecturer

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer

Working Title: Lecturer

FTE: Full-time or part-time: Part-Time

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

Position #00007618 - Requisition #38585

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About the University of Colorado - Denver

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Job Description

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers*

This posting will establish and maintain a pool of part-time lecturers with experience teaching undergraduate Sociology courses in designated fields of the discipline, which may include specializations in areas such as Understanding the Social World, Inequalities in the Social World, Medical Sociology, and Families and Sociology for the Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. 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 Sociology will contact you if there is an opening that suits your qualifications.

The Sociology Department at CU Denver is a mid-sized department with active, engaged faculty and students. The department hosts a lecturer series each semester, bringing local and regional leaders to speak on current topics, and supports an energetic student club that also hosts events, speakers, and activities for engaging students and faculty.

Lecturer

What you will do:

• Teach one or two courses in the Sociology Department.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• MA in Sociology or related field

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• PhD in Sociology or related field
• At least one year teaching at the college level

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Understanding of Ethical Reasoning and Logic, Language and Scientific Reasoning

Conditions of Employment

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• Depending on the course(s) available to teach, this position may follow an in-person, hybrid, or remote work structure.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

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

The above salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the 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.
• Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, and interviews begin.

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).
• Three 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).

Questions should be directed to Anne Beard; anne.beard@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.