Lecturer [Part-time]

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver is establishing a pool of part-time lecturers for the Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Lecturers will teach sociology courses within their areas of expertise and courses for the new Bachelor of Social Work program. Teaching may be on campus, hybrid, or fully online, depending on course requirements. The position reports to the Sociology department chair.

Appointments are temporary, part-time, non-tenure-track, and made semester by semester based on departmental instructional needs and budget approval. Lecturers will teach no more than two courses per semester, and appointments are less than 50% FTE. Continued appointments are not guaranteed and depend on course availability, satisfactory performance, and departmental needs.

The proposed rate is $1,704 per credit hour for undergraduate courses and $1,849 per credit hour for graduate courses, per semester. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation or benefits and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Sociology, Social Work, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Graduate-level preparation or demonstrated subject-matter expertise relevant to the assigned course or courses.
• Knowledge of sociological and social work concepts, theories, research methods, and contemporary issues relevant to assigned courses.
• Ability to communicate complex sociological and social work concepts clearly and effectively to college students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to create an academically rigorous and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to evaluate student learning and provide meaningful, timely feedback.
• Ability to organize course materials, meet instructional deadlines, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Ability to use instructional technologies effectively, including learning management systems and online communication tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of prior teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction and learning management systems such as Canvas.
• Experience using engaged, experiential, or active-learning instructional methods.
• Demonstrated ability to support students with varied educational backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning through effective, engaging instruction.
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials, lectures, discussions, and activities appropriate to course content and instructional modality.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, assignments, assessments, and grading practices consistent with university and departmental policies.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback on student learning and performance.
• Maintain regular communication with students, including scheduled office hours or other appropriate opportunities for academic support.
• Use Canvas to organize course materials, communicate with students, and manage assignments and assessments.
• Use teaching approaches that encourage critical thinking, sociological analysis, and engagement with evidence-based explanations of social phenomena.
• Participate in course coordination and communicate with departmental leadership regarding instructional needs, as appropriate.
• Comply with university policies governing academic instruction, student evaluation, and professional conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time