Lecturer - Public Administration (Pool)

Public Value; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 1,790,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Lecturer in Public Administration for the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). This position offers part-time roles to prepare and teach courses in Public Administration.

Qualifications include a doctorate or master's degree with relevant experience, and the ability to teach various course formats. Benefits include paid sick leave and a salary of $1,300 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Master's in public administration plus 5 years relevant experience.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Create assessments and maintain student consultations.
• Communicate regularly with program director and staff.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public administration expertise

Leadership experience

Ability to teach in-person and online

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Master's degree in public administration

Job description

Lecturer, Public Administration (Pool)

Department of Public Administration

College of Public Service

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

Who We Are

The University ofColorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educationalinstitution that prides itself on academic excellence, research,and community engagement and is actively seeking a Lecturer to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learningenvironment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holisticdevelopment of its students.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated byits stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers.This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

About the Position

The College of PublicService at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs(UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Public Administration from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointmentsare part-time (less than 50% time) and will be madesemester-by-semester.

This position will prepare and teach courses in Public Administration (PADM 3950 &3951 are undergraduate-level nonprofit management courses; PADMcourses numbered 5000 and above are graduate-level courses).Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid.

Areas of Expertise

• Local Government Administration (graduate)
• Homeland Security and Emergency Management(graduate)
• Strategic Public Management (graduate)
• Nonprofit Management (undergraduate)

Duties include class preparation, delivery of course materials,creation of assessments (examinations, papers, learning activities)and grading, and maintaining availability for student consultationsduring the semester. The position includes regular communicationwith the program director and staff throughout the semester.

Please note that we will contact qualified individuals asneeded to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool ofapplicants.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsorwork visas or permanent resident applications for thisposition.

What We Offer

Salary Range: $1,300 / credit hour. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Benefits: This position is eligible for paid sick leave.Information on benefits, including eligibility, is located at:http://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

Work Location: Determined by course modality (i.e., oncampus if teaching an in-person course; remote if teaching anonline course; or a combination of the two if teaching a hybridcourse).

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed toproviding a safe and productive learning, living and workingcommunity. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective applicants being considered foret ...

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physicalimpairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it isyour responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interviewor test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.If you need special accommodations at the work site, you mustnotify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verificationof employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in a related field from an accreditedinstitution.
• Substitution:
  • A master's degree in public administration or arelated field from an accredited institution AND at least 5 yearsof relevant work experience at a leadership or specialized expertlevel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience, which may include teaching atpost-secondary levels and/or leading professional training ispreferred.
• Ability to each in multiple formats (in-person, onlineasynchronous, hybrid) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience at a leadership orspecialized expert level is preferred.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each of the established essential functions and meet thephysical and environment demands described satisfactorily. Therequirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,ability, physical and environmental conditions required of theemployee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions, physical and environmental demands.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Incompliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of itscommitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embracesdiversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, genetic information, political affiliationor political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternativeformats of this ad can be provided upon request for individualswith disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at(719) 255-3372.