Lecturer CPE, Continuing and Professional Education (Pool Posting)

Position Details
University of Colorado Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer - CPE Continuing and Professional Education (Pool Posting)
Working Title: Lecturer - CPE Continuing and Professional Education (Pool Posting)
FTE: Part-time
Salary Range: $5125 for a fully-enrolled 3-credit course.
Position # Requisition #39036

About the University of Colorado - Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver a place where innovation research and learning meet in the heart of a global city. Were the states premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand top ranked bachelors masters and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learnersat any stage of their life and careerfor transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the states largest university system CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy with 2000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment visit .

Job Description
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The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality access and equity across the education lifespan from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals schools and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational community family and mental health practitioners scholars and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being opportunity and life-long learning in the diverse urban rural and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs.
The schools degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools agencies and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs an educational specialist degree 13 masters degrees in multiple program areas and two undergraduate degrees along with many licenses endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact on fostering opportunity achievement and success across rural urban and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening online and hybrid class options.
Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts community colleges and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education human well-being and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices relevant student learning opportunities that build careers positive outcomes for partner institutions and outstanding research publications cited around the world.
In 2024 SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report.
The School of Education & Human Developments strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence inclusive practices and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching research and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. To read the full statement click here: - CPE Continuing and Professional Education (Pool Posting)
What you will do:
Our Office of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) provides a wide array of courses an alternative teacher licensure program certificates endorsements workshops and leadership training tailored to meet your professional development needs. The purpose of this posting is to expand our pool of Lecturers available to teach courses for CPE. Lecturers selected from this pool will become vital members of the Schools innovative education programs. For information on the specific programs and courses offered through CPE please visit
The School of Education & Human Development will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers for future appointments to temporary part-time non-tenure-track positions in Continuing and Professional Education (CPE). Lecturers are generally limited to two courses per term. This will be a semester-by-semester appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Teaching assignments may fluctuate and are contingent upon the schedule of courses offered each term the required number of student enrollments in your tentatively scheduled course(s) and budget availability. Thus we cannot guarantee that you will teach particular courses or that you will actually teach in a given term.
This position involves working closely with students where the person may become aware of campus safety issues that may need to be reported as part of CUs commitment to compliance with the Clery Act. The person in this role will receive the related training and be required to submit data once per year to the campus Clery Act team. For more information about our commitment to campus safety as it relates to this law please visit

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Significant successful teaching or work experience in education community or business contexts especially in urban and diverse settings.
At a minimum an earned masters degree in relevant content area (some courses may require a minimum of an earned doctoral degree). See minimum qualifications for each academic level below.
Undergraduate Lecturer Minimum Qualifications
M.A. or M.S. in Education Human Development Family Relations or a closely related discipline or
B.A. or B.S. in Education Human Development Family Relations or a closely related discipline AND a M.A. or M.S. in any field in addition to at least 18 graduate level credit hours in Education or a closely related discipline or
If the Masters Degree is in an unrelated field the candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g. subject matter expertise or leadership expertise) of experience.
Graduate Lecturer Minimum Qualifications
MA Degree Programs
PhD EdD PsyD in Education Counseling Human Development Family Relations or closely related disciple field area.
If the terminal degree is in an unrelated field the candidate must demonstrate experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV Candidates need to supply some evidence of experience (e.g. subject matter expertise or leadership expertise).
If the candidate does not have a terminal degree the candidate must have a M.A. or M.S. AND a minimum of 5 years of successful experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g. teaching experience school principal board certified counselor etc.) of experience
PhD EdD PsyD Degree Programs
PhD EdD PsyD in Education Counseling Human Development Family Relations or closely related disciple field area.
If the doctorate degree is in an unrelated field the candidate must demonstrate at least 18 graduate level credit hours in related discipline and/or 5 years experience in the field related to the course documented on the CV. Candidates need to supply some evidence (e.g. subject matter expertise or leadership expertise) of experience.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field.
Experience teaching at the graduate level.
Experience teaching online or with blended/hybrid models (e.g. Blackboard or eCollege and LiveText.
Experience with culturally linguistically and economically diverse communities knowledge of urban educational community issues and an interest in collaborating with a variety of constituencies in an urban environment.
Proficient with basic technology (e.g. MS Office)
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.
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5125 for a fully-enrolled 3-credit course.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
As of January 1 2021 Lecturer positions will accrue sick leave at a rate of 0.034 hours per hour worked with a maximum accrual of 48 hours per fiscal year (July 1 June 30).
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.
Benefits: Compensation Calculator: Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As this is a pool posting multiple hires will be made and the posting will reopen periodically throughout the year to support semester-based hiring. It is typically open during the following timeframes: mid-February through April June through July and September through October.

Required Application Materials:
To apply please visit: and attach:
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions should be directed to SEHD HR

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational clinical research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must therefore consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.