Lecturer

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

4d • $5,113 - $5,546 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver is establishing and maintaining a pool of part-time lecturers to teach Geography and Environmental Science courses in the Department of Geography & Environmental Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Candidates hired from the pool will serve in temporary, non-tenure-track positions and teach no more than two courses (six credits) per semester. Appointments are part-time (less than 50%), made semester by semester according to departmental needs, and subject to budget approval. This posting does not necessarily represent a current opening; the department will contact applicants if a suitable position becomes available.

Lecturers teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Geography (GEOG), Environmental Sciences (ENVS), and/or Geology (GEOL), depending on their qualifications. The position permits onsite work and a hybrid structure, with remote or office work as needed for specific tasks. Employees are encouraged to work from the office when tasks require substantial collaboration. Lecturers attend meetings twice each year, once per semester, to provide feedback to the department chair about courses and students and to discuss concerns.

The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or overtime compensation. Compensation is $1,704 per credit hour for lower-division courses and $1,849 per credit hour for upper-division and graduate courses. The posting also describes a salary range of $5,113–$5,546 for a three-credit course. Final compensation depends on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The university notes that it provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions, and directs applicants to its benefits eligibility information.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Content knowledge in Geography and Environmental Sciences.
• Excellent communication and pedagogical skills.
• Ability to teach.
• Passion for and experience teaching at the college level in the specified content areas.
• Consent to and pass a background check prior to final appointment or employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.
• PhD in Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses in GEOG, ENVS, and/or GEOL, according to qualifications and departmental assignment.
• Attend lecturer meetings twice per year, once each semester, to provide feedback to the department chair on courses and students and discuss any concerns.

Benefits

• The university states that it provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions; eligibility details are provided through its benefits eligibility matrix.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level