Lecturer

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful 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. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu . 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.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• MA in Sociology or related field
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two courses in the Sociology Department.

Benefits

• The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• See Eligibility Matrix.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees