Lecturer - Career Exploration & Development (ROAR Program) (pool)

CU Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position in Career Exploration & Development (ROAR Program) to support the College of Business. This is an evergreen lecturer pool with semester-by-semester appointments as needs arise, across on-campus, online, or hybrid modalities.

The ROAR program guides students through career exploration, planning, professionalism, networking, and mentorship, with courses offered in ROAR Phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business administration, counseling, psychology, student affairs or closely related field with at least three years of professional experience.
• Alternatively, a master's degree in the same fields with at least one year of professional experience is required.
• A terminal degree is preferred. Prior teaching experience is favored.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to undergraduate/graduate students both in-person and online courses.
• Maintains, develops and schedules student learning experiences to achieve learning outcomes.
• Plans, develops, and implements evaluation tools to assess student progress towards course objectives.
• Be familiar with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Other duties as assigned by the College of Business.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, counseling, psychology, student affairs or closely related field

Master's degree in business administration, counseling, psychology, student affairs or closely related field

Terminal degree (PhD, DBA, JD) preferred

Job description

Lecturer - Career Exploration & Development (ROAR Program) (pool)

College of Business

Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the College of Business at UCCS. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking Lecturer - Career Exploration & Development (ROAR Program) (pool) to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

Pay Range

$4,000 for a 3-credit hour undergraduate course. $4,500 for a 3-credit hour graduate course. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location

Determined by course modality: On-campus, online, or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions.

Summary

The College of Business and Administration at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Career Exploration & Development (ROAR Program) from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

The R.O.A.R. program prepares undergraduate College of Business students for their transition from college to career. This program focuses on career exploration, career planning, professionalism, networking, and mentorship, and consists of three phases: Find your ROAR, Refine your ROAR, and Ready to ROAR. Students are required to complete the phases in succession along with additional career development events and internships as a graduation requirement.

This position will teach classes in the areas of:

• BAUD 3100 - ROAR Phase
  • This course provides students with an understanding of their interests, skills, and values and helps them identify career pathways. Through research and self-assessment, students will learn about various career opportunities in business and develop a career plan.
• BUAD 3200 - ROAR Phase I
  • This course provides students with opportunities to confirm their desired career pathway. This includes industry panels, informational interviews, and industry tours. Students will also learn the basics of resume writing, interview preparation, and internship/job search to ensure they are ready for experiential learning opportunities.
• BUAD 3300 - ROAR Phase II
  • This course aids students in the transition from college to career. Students will engage in a variety of activities with industry experts to develop professionalism and networking skills.

Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid.

This is a revolving Lecturer Pool for the College of Business. If there is a course opening and your qualifications match a course and the minimum requirements, you may be contacted at that time.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provides instruction to undergraduate/graduate students both in-person and online courses.
• Maintains, develop and schedules student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Plans, develops, and implements evaluation tools to assess student process towards course learning objectives.
• Be familiar with learning management systems, such as Canvas.
• Other duties as determined by the College of Business.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individuals outside the U.S. Candidates must already be in the United States with valid work authorization or an employment-based visa. The university will not initiate sponsorship for those who do not currently hold a U.S. work visa or authorization. If you already have valid U.S. work authorization or are on a visa that permits employment, we welcome your application. Applicants should either reside in Colorado or be prepared to relocate within two months of starting employment. We're excited to welcome new team members and will provide support and resources to help make your transition to Colorado as smooth as possible.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check programwith respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

• A completed bachelor's degree in business administration, counseling, psychology, student affairs or a closely related field with a minimum of three (3) years professional experience in these areas.
• OR Completed master's degree in business administration, counseling, psychology, student affairs or a closely related field with a minimum of one-year of professional industry experience in these areas is required.
• A terminal degree (e.g. PhD, DBA, JD) is preferred.
• Applicants with prior and relevant teaching experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs.
• You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits.
• However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs

Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40025 - BUS-Administrative Ops

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: Jul 24, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Kara Carragher, HR Liaison

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position Number: 00784218