Lecturer in Career & Professional Development

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**Lecturer in Career & Professional Development**

**University of Colorado Denver**

Lecturer in Career & Professional Development-36704

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**Description**

**Position Details**

**CU Denver**

**Faculty Level/Title:** Lecturer

**Working Title** : Lecturer in Career & Professional Development

**FTE:** Full-time or part-time: Part-time

**Salary Range** : $5,535 per 3-credit undergraduate course/$6,000 per 3-credit graduate course

**Position** #00794208 - **Requisition** #36704

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CU Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution.

Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career.

Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work.

As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an

annual economic impact of $800 million.

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_Denver Built.

Global Ready._ At the CU Denver Business School, we make the most of being deeply embedded in the heart of Denver and the nation's fastest growing economy.

You'll find a welcoming, inclusive community that encourages what you bring with you and what you aspire to be.

We're ready to equip any future - locally and globally.

We offer more choices than any other Business School in Colorado, with 14 Undergraduate Majors, 5 Industry Programs, 5 MBA Options, 3 Centers of Excellence, and 10 Master of Science Programs.

We rank at the top for Social Mobility in Colorado, maintaining over three-hundred Business relationships in Colorado and across the country.

80% of our career-minded students work while enrolled, opening doors and lowering barriers to success.

CU Denver Business School is the #1 top-ranked national university in Colorado for campus ethnic diversity (US News).

**Job Description**

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6182857&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) *

The CU Denver Business School seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.

We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The CU Denver Business School seeks to establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Career & Professional Development from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure-track positions will be made.

Appointments will be part-time (less than 50% FTE) and will be made semester-by-semester, as teaching needs arise.

This posting does not necessarily reflect a current, open position.

This temporary Lecturer pool is anticipated to remain continuously active through March 2026, at which point all applications will be cleared from the pool.

Applicants will be welcome to apply to future pools after that date.

**Lecturer in Career & Professional Development**

**What you will do:**

Lecturers selected from this pool will teach Career & Professional Development classes in the Business School at CU Denver.

Lecturers selected may also be assigned to teach varying one-credit courses, to include Professional Selling and more.

Duties include delivery of tailored instruction to a variety of language and cultural backgrounds in accordance with prescribed curricular objectives and outcomes, preparing for each class ahead of time with balanced rigorous lesson plans, assessing student progress according to curricular objectives and outcomes, and adhering to program policies and procedures by reporting student offenses (plagiarism, cheating, absences, etc.).

Classes taught will be at either the undergraduate or graduate level and will generally be limited to one-credit or three-credit hours.

Lecturers teaching these classes will instruct in either one or multiple teaching modalities (in-person, online-remote, or hybrid).

**Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)**

_Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire._

+ Master's or higher degree in Management, Human Resources, or an MBA, or other related degrees.
+ Recent significant professional, technical, or managerial experience in the discipline related to the teaching assignment; at a minimum, significant experience is interpreted as at least five years of duties and responsibilities.

**Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)**

+ Prior experience teaching in closely related course topic.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

+ Knowledge and proficiency in related discipline.
+ Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching in related discipline.
+ Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
+ Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
+ Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
+ Ability to effectively plan, establish and implement teaching goals and objectives independently without guidance and direction from other faculty.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

**Conditions of Employment**

Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.

This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

**Employment Sponsorship**

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

**Salary and Benefits**

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5,535 to $6,000 depending upon course level.

The salary range for Lecturers selected to teach one-credit courses (or who co-teach a three-credit course) is established at $2,767 to $3,000 depending on course level.

The above salary range ( _or hiring range_ ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

As a part-time teaching role, this position is not eligible for overtime, nor benefits.

Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6182857&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services) .

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limitedto, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

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**Application Deadline**

The application deadline for this pooled job posting is 03/31/2026; all part-time appointments will be as teaching needs arise for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

**Required Application Materials:**

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6182857&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) and attach:

1) A current resume/CV

Please note that applicants will be asked to provide original transcripts for their highest degree awarded and two letters of recommendation upon hire.

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.

Questions should be directed to Tanner Hivner, HR & Payroll Manager, at tanner.hivner@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6182857&targetURL=tanner.hivner@ucdenver.edu) .

**Background Check Policy**

CU 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.

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 workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

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**Qualifications**

Special Instructions to Applicants:Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6182857&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) and attach: 1) A current resume/CV Please note that applicants will be asked to provide original transcripts for their highest degree awarded and two letters of recommendation upon hire.

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.Questions should be directed to Tanner Hivner, HR & Payroll Manager, at tanner.hivner@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6182857&targetURL=tanner.hivner@ucdenver.edu) .

**Application Materials Required:** Cover Letter Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline The application deadline for this pooled job posting is 03/31/2026; all part-time appointments will be as teaching needs arise for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

**Job Category:** Faculty

**Primary Location:** Denver

**Department:** U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30055 - Business School

**Schedule:** Part-time

**Posting Date:** Apr 28, 2025

**Unposting Date:** Ongoing

**Posting Contact Name:** Tanner Hivner

**Posting Contact Email:** tanner.hivner@ucdenver.edu

**Position Number:** 00794208

**To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=36704&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/6182857)**

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