Part-Time Lecturer: Teaching & Learning Excellence

cu; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 7,800 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the Department of Teaching and Learning from which future appointments of temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

Qualified applicants will be placed in the department pool and will be considered for part-time departmental needs to teach courses for programs in the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or closely related field is required.
• Professional experience in the specific course content area is required.
• Experience working directly with children in a classroom setting is required.
• The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, JD).
• Current engagement in professional development activities in the specific course content area is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Topics areas to be taught may include: Schools, Society, and Diversity; Children’s Literature; Educational Psychology; Inclusive Education Foundations; Literacy, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics Methods and Content Courses; Child Development; Family Diversity; Early Childhood Center Administration; Child-Centered Inclusive Instruction; Assessment; Universal Design for Learning; Classroom Management; Health and PE for Elem Teachers; Arts Integration for Elem Teachers; Collaboration and Co-Teaching; Gifted and Talented Education; Special Education; Multisensory Education; Language Acquisition; English Second Language for Educators; Field Experience and Practicum.
• Follow posted syllabus and Canvas content.
• Effectively use Canvas, an online learning management system.
• Create highly engaging learning experiences related to course outcomes.
• Gather and assess evidence of student learning in accordance with course expectations.
• Use effective distance and online learning methods.
• Respond to student learning needs in a timely manner.
• Implement culturally responsive practices.

Skills

Online teaching

Student assessment

Course coordination

Distance learning

Education

Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or closely related field

Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, JD)

Professional experience in the specific course content area

Experience working directly with children in a classroom setting

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the Department of Teaching and Learning from which future appointments of temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

Qualified applicants will be placed in the department pool and will be considered for part-time departmental needs to teach courses for programs in the