Lecturer - School of Education and Human Development (Pool Posting, D1)

Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Denver

Official Title : Lecturer Pool Posting, School of Education and Human Development

FTE : Part-time, temporary

Salary Range : $4,900 per fully-enrolled 3-credit course

Position #00626465 - Requisition # 35221

Join the University of Colorado Denver

About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution.

Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career.

Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and 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.

For more information, visit ucdenver.edu .

About the School of Education & Human Development

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 equity-minded and inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to eradicating inequalities and discrimination.

We champion 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 - diverse in race, ethnicity, economic resources, nationality, language, fluency, ability, geography, first-generation status, age, gender, sexual identity, veteran status, and cultural and faith practice - 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 in fostering student opportunity and statewide 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.

The plan seeks to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of the university's operations to create a more vibrant and equitable learning environment.

To read the full statement, click here : https : / / education.ucdenver.edu / about-us / strategic-plan

Job Description

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

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.

This temporary Lecturer pool is anticipated to remain continuously active through October 31, 2025-at that point, all applications will be cleared from the pool.

You are welcome to reapply to the new posting after that date.

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)

Significant successful teaching or work experience in K-12 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

As of 7 / 1 / 2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required.

COVID recommendations and information can be found at : https : / / www.ucdenver.edu / coronavirus

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

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 for this position has been established at $4,900, for a fully-enrolled 3-credit course. Please note that under enrolled courses may be canceled and pay is prorated for under enrolled courses that have not been canceled.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This part-time appointment is not eligible for group health, life insurance, and retirement benefits. As of January 1, 2021, Lecturer positions will accrue sick leave at a rate of 0.

034 hours per hour worked with a maximum accrual of 48 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

This will be a semester-by-semester appointment, w ith the possibility of renewal. If your appointment in this position continues, you will be notified in writing each term.

Total Compensation Calculator : http : / / www.cu.edu / node / 153125

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately. This temporary Lecturer pool is anticipated to remain continuously active through October 31, 2025-at that point, all applications will be cleared from the pool.

You are welcome to reapply to the new posting after that date.

Required Application Materials :

To apply, please visit : http : / / www.cu.edu / cu-careers and attach :

1). Current curriculum vitae

2). Proof of highest degree earned (can be unofficial transcripts)

3). The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references, either attached to your resume / CV or uploaded as a separate document.

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process. Reference checks are a standard step in our hiring process.

We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references.

If your application is selected for further consideration, you may be asked to provide confidential recommendation letters from individuals who have specific knowledge of the skills you possess that apply to this position.

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.

Diversity and Equity

The School of Education & Human Development's diversity statement is available here : https : / / education.ucdenver.edu / about-us / equity-diversity-inclusion

The University will provide reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected] .

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding.

We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans.

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Questions about the position or application process should be directed to SEHD HR, [email protected]

Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, List of References

Job Category

Faculty

Primary Location

Denver

Department : U0001 Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30062 - SEHD DEAN

Schedule

Part-time

Posting Date

Oct 24, 2024

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : SEHD HR

Posting Contact Email : [email protected]

Position Number : 00626465