Lecturer - Health Sciences (Pool)

Myhhhh; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 13,392 - 16,740; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Flexible teaching modalities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. at UCCS is hiring a part-time Lecturer in Health Sciences. This position encourages engagement and empowers students through instruction both in-person and online.

The candidate will be responsible for developing learning experiences, assessing student progress, and may teach various health courses. A Master's degree in Health Sciences or related field is required, with prior teaching experience preferred. This role offers flexibility in teaching modality, including on-campus and hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Sciences or a related field required.
• Experience as a lecturer, teaching assistant, or graduate assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to undergraduate/graduate students in both in-person and online courses.
• Maintain and develop student learning experiences.
• Plan and implement evaluation tools to assess student progress.

Skills

Instructional skills

Familiarity with learning management systems

Communication skills

Course development

Education

Master's degree in Health Sciences or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Lecturer

Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Department of Health Sciences

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

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 a Lecturer of Health Sciences to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that foster innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

Pay Range

$1,333.33 per credit hour. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience, qualifications, and teaching assignments. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

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.

Work Location

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

Summary

The Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers from which future appointments to temporary, on‑tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part‑time (less than 50% time), usually for only one course/lab section, and made on a semester‑by‑semester basis depending upon current needs. Examples of courses that might be taught include: Health Communication, Health Behavior Change, and Culture and Health.

Essential Functions

• Provide instruction to undergraduate/graduate students both in‑person and online courses.
• Maintain, develop and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Plan, develop, and implement 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 Dean and Department Chair.

Tentative Search Timeline

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Health Sciences Department in the Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UCCS. Applications will be reviewed on a semester‑by‑semester basis as business needs arise. PLEASE DONOT CONTACT US REGARDING THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION. WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS MATCH AN OPEN LECTURER POSITION.

• Priority Application Dates: Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration:
  • Fall Semester: May 1
  • Spring Semester: October 1
  • Summer Semester: March 1
• Interview Dates: Candidates whose qualifications match specific course openings may be contacted for interviews at any time as hiring needs arise.
• Potential Start Dates: Employment start dates will vary based on course scheduling needs and will align with the start of the relevant academic semester.

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 a misconduct history check program with 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

• Education: A Master's degree in Health Sciences or related field is required.
• Experience: Experience teaching as a lecturer, teaching assistant (TA), or graduate assistant (GA) is preferred.