Lecturer - Criminal Justice - Graduate (Pool)
About The Position
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 a Lecturer to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Criminal Justice from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50%25 time) and will be made semester-by-semester. This position will teach graduate courses in Criminal Justice. Assigned courses would include criminal justice electives (courses numbered 5000+ are graduate level). Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, the department has a current need for lecturers with the following areas of expertise: Crime Theory Criminal Investigations Criminal Law Forensic Interviewing Grant Management Grant Writing Victim Advocacy Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants. The pool is not reviewed on a regular basis. 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.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a master's degree and at least 3-5 years of professional work experience in criminal justice or a related field is required.
- Substitution: A Juris Doctorate (JD) and at least 3-5 years of professional work experience in criminal justice, legal, or related fields.
- Substitution: A PhD in criminal justice, Criminology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching experience, which may include teaching at post-secondary levels and/or leading professional training is preferred.
- Ability to teach in multiple formats (on-campus, online, hybrid) is preferred.
- At least 5 years of applied work experience in the criminal justice system is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Class preparation
- Delivery of course materials
- Creation of assessments (examinations, papers, learning activities)
- Grading
- Maintaining availability for student consultations during the semester
- Regular communication with the program director and staff throughout the semester.
Benefits
- You are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
