Lecturer

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

12h

About The Position

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 Political Science courses in designated fields of the discipline, which may include specializations in areas such as Area Studies, American Political Thought, Research Methodology, Constitutional Law, Environmental Politics, Labor, Social Economy, Local Government Leadership, Community Organizing/Development, and courses within their area of expertise, for the Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. The Center for New Directions in Politics & Policy is within the Department of Political Science and manages an applied Master's Degree and several undergraduate and graduate certificates, delivered primarily through weekend intensive in-person graduate courses. New Directions will also hire lecturers from this pool of applicants. 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 Political Science will contact you if there is an opening that suits your qualifications.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Master’s Degree in political Science or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Discipline related certifications
• PhD or ABD in Political Science.
• Experience teaching in a higher education environment in related field to teaching assignment.
• Expertise in one or more of the related teaching assignment(s).
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities.
• Ability to effectively listen and share relevant information.
• Ability to establish and respond to, as well as, balance multiple work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
• Intentionally contribute to a respectful, equitable, positive, and professional workplace.
• Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.
• Strong commitment to student education and success.
• Experience in online or hybrid delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two courses in the Political Science Department.

Benefits

• The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
• Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time