Precollege Outreach & Engagement Programs Lecturer

Job Summary

The Precollegiate Development Program (PCDP) welcomes applications for lecturers to teach in one or more of our summer programs. This is a short-term, contract, lecturer appointment, which will provide instruction for credit bearing courses in one or more of the following programs:

Bridge Scholars Program: June 2nd-27th, 2025

• Writing 1150 First-Year Writing & Rhetoric (1 section)
• Lead 1000 Becoming a Leader (1 section)

Precollegiate Development Program: June 2nd-27th, 2025

• ETHN 1000 Introduction to Ethnic Studies (1 section)
• CMCI 1000 Special Introductory Topics in CMCI (1 section)

Partnership Outreach Program: June 8th-27th, 2025

• ETHN 2000 Introduction to Ethnic Studies (1 Section)

Please see the link to view course descriptions:

Job Descriptions


The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Office of Precollege Outreach and Engagement, which is part of Enrollment Management, partners with communities across Colorado and beyond to provide first-generation and low-income students and their families with comprehensive college preparation and social development programs.

These programs help support students academically and personally while in middle and high school and prepare them to transition successfully to postsecondary opportunities. Continue to provide support to students that choose to attend the University of Colorado Boulder.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Plan and create a course syllabus
• Maintain and track student grades and provide final grades for each student
• Attend required training and weekly staff meetings
• Maintain active communication with director of the program and coordinators
• Work with teaching assistants provided by PCDP

What You Should Know

• Participants of our programs are primarily first-generation students thus we require the instructor to have experience supporting and teaching our first-generation student population.
• This position does require you to teach in-person, and as an employee of the university you will be required to abide by university policies.
• This is a temporary appointment with the university as a lecturer and does not qualify for university benefits.
• We strongly encourage the instructor to use a web-based platform for course deliverables and materials (if applicable).
• The Office of Precollege Outreach and Engagement can provide, at no cost to the instructor, course materials and printing if requests are made two weeks in advance.

What We Can Offer

Compensation will be $7,010 per course.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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Be excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelors Degree

What You Will Need

• Ability to create an inclusive environment for students and fellow staff
• Ability to travel to university and get around campus independently
• Ability to use classroom technology for class instruction
• Ability to support web-based software to deliver and provide course resources
• Communicate effectively with program directors with any program concerns
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Interpersonal skills

What We Would Like You to Have

• Ph.D./Ed.D in: Education, Higher Education, Ethnic Studies, Communication, or Writing
• Experience instructing credit bearing courses
• Minimum two years of teaching college level courses
• Experience working as a part of a team and working with diverse communities

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Current Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter: Per the job summary, please identify in your cover letter the exact course(s) that you would like to teach.

Please apply by March 17, 2025 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu