Lecturer Pool Posting, School of Education and Human Development

Lecturer Pool Posting, School of Education and Human Development

The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve.

The purpose of this posting is to expand our pool of Lecturers available to teach courses for the School of Education & Human Development. Lecturers selected from this pool will become vital members of the School's innovative education programs. For information on the specific programs and courses offered, please visit

The School of Education & Human Development will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers for future appointments to temporary, part-time, non-tenure-track positions. Lecturers are generally limited to two courses per term. This will be a semester-by-semester appointment, with the possibility of renewal. As this is a pool posting, multiple hires will be made, and the posting will reopen periodically throughout the year to support semester-based hiring. It is typically open during the following timeframes: mid-February through April, June through July, and September through October. You are welcome to reapply to the new posting at the beginning of each year. Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses offered each term, the required number of student enrollments in your tentatively scheduled course(s), and budget availability. Thus, we cannot guarantee that you will teach particular courses or that you will actually teach in a given term.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Undergraduate Lecturer Minimum Qualifications:

• M.A. or M.S. in Education, Human Development, Family Relations, or a closely related discipline, or
• B.A. or B.S. in Education, Human Development, Family Relations, or a closely related discipline, AND a M.A. or M.S. in any field in addition to at least 18 graduate level credit hours in Education or a closely related discipline, or
• If the Master's Degree is in an unrelated field, the candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g., subject matter expertise or leadership expertise) of experience.

Graduate Lecturer Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD, EdD, PsyD in Education, Counseling, Human Development, Family Relations, or closely related disciple field area.
• If the terminal degree is in an unrelated field, the candidate must demonstrate experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV Candidates need to supply some evidence of experience (e.g., subject matter expertise or leadership expertise).
• If the candidate does not have a terminal degree, the candidate must have a M.A. or M.S. AND a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g., teaching experience, school principal, board certified counselor, etc.) of experience.
• PhD, EdD, PsyD in Education, Counseling, Human Development, Family Relations, or closely related disciple field area.
• If the doctorate degree is in an unrelated field, the candidate must demonstrate at least 18 graduate level credit hours in related discipline and/or 5 years' experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g., subject matter expertise or leadership expertise) of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level.
• Experience teaching online or with blended/hybrid models (e.g. Blackboard or eCollege and LiveText)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse communities, knowledge of urban educational community issues, and an interest in collaborating with a variety of constituencies in an urban environment.
• Proficient with basic technology (e.g. MS Office)

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5,125 for a fully-enrolled 3-credit course. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As this is a pool posting, multiple hires will be made, and the posting will reopen periodically throughout the year to support semester-based hiring. It is typically open during the following timeframes: mid-February through April, June through July, and September through October. Required Application Materials:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).