Lecturer - Political Science (Pool)

CU Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 1,653,120 - 1,928,640; Part time

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is creating a pool of qualified Lecturers in Political Science for temporary, non-tenure track, part-time teaching appointments. Courses may be conducted on campus, online, or in hybrid formats.

Qualified individuals will be contacted as needed to teach courses. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in political science or equivalent experience as outlined in a Letter of Expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field OR significant experience in the field as outlined in a Letter of Expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach Political Science courses; exact courses taught depend on departmental needs and may be in person or online.
• Pool for future part-time appointments; assignments made semester by semester.

Skills

Master's degree

Experience in field

Education

Master's degree in Political Science

Job description

Lecturer- Political Science Pool

College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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

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 Political Science lecturer to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

Salary/Pay Range

$1,300 per credit hour. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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 Letters, Arts, and Science (LAS) at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Political Science 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 position is responsible for teaching various courses for Political Science; however, exact courses taught will depend on need at the time of hire The courses may be in person or online.

***Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants, should a need arise within the department.***

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Master's degree in the field OR significant experience in the field that is outlined in a Letter of Expertise that is submitted to HR in lieu of transcripts. Letter of Expertise are written by the chair of the department which that individual will be lecturing for.

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.

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.

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

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs

Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus-40076 - LAS-Political Science

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: Mar 28, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Tim McDonnell

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position Number: 00808768