Job Details

Lecturer - Criminal Justice (BACJ) (pool)

Position Number: 5608398
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice

Lecturer - Criminal Justice (BACJ) (pool) - 34177 Faculty

Description
BACJ Lecturer – Criminal Justice (Pool)

College of Public Service

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

***Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants.***

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

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 pool of Lecturers of Criminal Justice to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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

The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications to establish and maintain an ongoing pool of lecturer applications from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions for the Department of Criminal Justice will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

The lecturer will prepare and teach undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice. Assigned courses would include CJ major core courses and/or option area courses. Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, the department has a current need for lecturers with the following areas of expertise:

Forensic Science

Crime Mapping

Cybercrime

Criminal justice leadership

Corrections

Data Analysis

Law enforcement

What We Offer

Salary Range: The pay rate is dependent on the number of courses taught for the College of Public Service (CPS):

1st & 2nd course taught for CPS = $3,250.00/course

3rd & 4th course taught for CPS = $3,450.00/course

5th course and beyond taught for CPS = $3,750.00/course

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

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., on campus if teaching an in-person course; remote if teaching an online course; or a combination of the two if teaching a hybrid course).

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Has obtained at a minimum a master's degree in criminal justice, Criminology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution, or a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching experience, which may include teaching at postsecondary levels and/or leading professional training.
Ability to teach in multiple formats (on-campus, online, hybrid).
At least 5 years of applied work experience in the criminal justice system.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to move.
Tasks may involved looking at a screen continuously for long periods of time.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This Lecturer pool will remain active through June 30, 2025, when all applications will be cleared from the pool and we will post a new announcement. If you are not selected in the current pool, you are welcome to reapply to the subsequent pool. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (job number 34177). Applications submitted by email or surface mail will not be considered. Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. Oﬃcial transcripts for the highest degree earned will be required upon hire. If you have technical diﬃculties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job- related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. To receive consideration, applicants must submit the following materials: Current resume/Curriculum Vitae that must include date ranges (07/2014-07/2024 for all listed positions and whether the position was full-time or part-time. Cover letter specifically describing the following: 1.) How you meet this position's minimum and, if applicable, preferred qualifications, and 2.) An indication of up to 3 courses that you would be prepared to teach from the CJ major core courses and/or option area courses and an explanation of - how your expertise (professional and/or educational experience) connects to each course. The department is particularly interested in lecturers who can contribute to courses in our CJ electives and option areas. A teaching philosophy (e.g., approach to teaching, examples of creating a positive learning environment, or examples of how to engage students in learning through activities or assessments). Unofficial transcripts for highest degree earned. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Teaching Philosophy Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. Current resume/Curriculum Vitae that must include date ranges (ex:07/2014-07/2024) for all listed positions and whether the position was full-time or part-time. 2. Cover letter specifically describing how you meet the position's minimum and, if applicable, preferred qualifications. 3. Teaching philosophy 4. Unoﬃcial transcripts for highest degree earned. Please refer to the Detailed Application Instructions section in the posting description for the specific material requirements. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40084 - CPS Administrative Ops

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: Jul 22, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Katy Hudson Posting Contact Email: khudson@uccs.edu Position Number: 00679583