Lecturer - Operations Management & Project Management (pool)

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

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Business is establishing a pool of Lecturers in Operations Management & Project Management. Appointments are part-time and non-tenure track, made semester by semester based on needs.

The role involves teaching Operations Management and Project Management courses, with on-campus, online, or hybrid delivery. Remuneration includes per-course pay ($4,000 for undergraduate, $4,500 for graduate 3-credit courses).

Qualifications

• A completed bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, project management 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, operations management, supply chain management, project management or a closely related field with a minimum of one-year of professional industry experience in these areas.
• A terminal degree (e.g. PhD, DBA, JD) is preferred.
• Applicants with prior and relevant teaching experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Operations Management and Project Management classes; e.g., Fundamentals of Operations Management, Managing Projects for Competitive Advantage, Project Estimation and Risk Management.
• Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / operations management / supply chain management / project management or closely related field

Master's degree in business administration / operations management / supply chain management / project management or closely related field

Terminal degree (PhD / DBA / JD) preferred

Job description

Lecturer - Operations Management & Project Management (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 - Operations Management & Project Management (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.

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 College of Business and Administration at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Operations Management & Project Management 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.

This position will teach Operations Management and Project Management classes. For example, Fundamentals of Operations Management, Managing Projects for Competitive Advantage, Project Estimation and Risk Management. 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, develops 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 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

• A completed bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, project management 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, operations management, supply chain management, project management 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.

Job Category

Faculty

Primary Location

Colorado Springs

Department

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

Schedule

Part-time

Posting Date

Mar 12, 2025

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Posting Contact

Name: Kara Carragher, HR Liaison

Email: [e-mail]

Position Number

00781430