T-PREP Lecturer

University of Colorado Denver

T-PREP Lecturer - 29356 Faculty 

Description 
University of Colorado Denver, School of Education & Human Development

Department: 30063 - CPE - Continuing and Professional Education

Job Title:  Lecturer, T-PREP (The Partnership for Rural Educator Preparation) Program

Position # 618157

Requisition # 29356                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Job Summary:

The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver partners with rural Colorado community colleges to offer multiple teacher licenses on community college campuses. These programs bring together Denver faculty with local experts who have a deep understanding of undergraduate programming and teacher education to be local instructors who prepare the next generation of rural educators.

The purpose of this posting is to expand our pool of Lecturers available to teach courses. Lecturers selected from this pool will become vital members of the School's innovative education programs. For information on the specific programs and courses offered through CPE, please visit http://ucdenver.edu/education/cpe.

For information about the T-PREP program (The Partnership for Rural Educator Preparation) including a map of our rural districts, visit https://education.ucdenver.edu/partnerships/t-prep/undergraduate-programsI 

T-PREP is in the news! Please see our recent featured accomplishments here:

https://news.ucdenver.edu/chancellor-chats-with-top-fed-higher-ed-official-at-national-conference-at-cu-denver/ https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/newsroom/news/cu-denver-partners-with-lamar-community-college-to-offer-early-childhood-elementary-and-special-education-teaching-degrees

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. 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.

Supervision Given

None

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Director of The Partnership for Rural Educator Preparation (T-PREP) Pathways

Why Join Us:

 

The University of Colorado Denver is the premier urban research university in Colorado and is committed to becoming one of the top ten urban institutions in the country. The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) strives to provide national expertise on educational issues and socially just solutions for urban and diverse communities. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, whose population is increasingly diverse (32% Latino, 11% African American), the SEHD, accredited by NCATE, has taken a leadership role in preparing professionals to work in diverse schools, agencies and related settings. The SEHD emphasizes diverse collaborative partnerships including PK-12 schools, local communities, businesses, government agencies, private foundations, and other universities and colleges.

The university recently completed an ambitious Strategic Plan that repositions CU Denver to be a public urban research university that works for all: learners of all kinds and at all stages of life, industries and employers that need talent ready to hit the ground running, and communities requiring new solutions and discoveries. The SEHD at CU Denver attracts students who are passionate about careers in education and mental health, and we match their passion with an education that is rooted in diversity, technology, proven approaches and real-world practice. More About CU Denver.

The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, birth through higher education. Our undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact in fostering student opportunity, achievement and success in urban and diverse communities. We believe that all students, diverse in race, ethnicity, economic resources, language, fluency, abilities, geography, first-generation status, age, gender and sexual identities, deserve access to an excellent education. Our academic programs, our world-class faculty and our curriculum reflect this philosophy of inclusion and social justice. Through innovative research and partnerships, we strive to be passionate agents of change, inspiring upcoming generations to learn from the past and shape the future. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion works toward a more just and compassionate world.

Diversity and Equity:

 

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The School of Education and Human Development's diversity statement is available here:  https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Significant successful teaching or work experience in K-12 education, community, or business contexts, especially in urban and diverse settings.  At a minimum, an earned master's degree in relevant content area (some courses may require a minimum of an earned doctoral degree). See minimum qualifications for each academic level below. Located and available for on-site work in one of our four rural partnership areas in Colorado --  Trinidad and Alamosa Campuses of Trinidad State College, Otero College, Lamar Community College, and Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

 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 Master's 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.

Desired 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)

Desired Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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)

Screening of Applications Begins:

 

Review of applications will begin immediately. This temporary Lecturer pool is anticipated to remain continuously active through October 31, 2023 -- at that point, all applications will be cleared from the pool. You are welcome to reapply to the new posting after that date.

Required Application Materials:

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.

Required Application Materials: 

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications A current CV/resume List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

If your application is selected for further consideration, you may be asked to provide confidential recommendation letters from individuals who have specific knowledge of the skills you possess that apply to this position.

Reference checks are a standard step in our hiring process. We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references.

Questions about the position should be directed to:  Valerie Sherman, VALERIE.SHERMAN@UCDENVER.EDU

Questions about the application process should be directed to: SEHDHR@ucdenver.edu

Anticipated Pay Range:

 

The salary range for this position has been established according to these criteria:

Locally-taught in-person courses are much smaller in size than a normal college course, typically ranging from 8-12 students but can be even smaller with fewer than 5 students.  The program values being able to offer in-person instruction for many of the courses even when our cohorts of T-PREP students are not large.  In addition, a Denver lead faculty in the content area of the course will collaborate with the T-PREP course instructor to provide a detailed syllabus, assignment guidelines, and on-line course materials to support instructors as well as help orient and support new instructors as they take on the role. 

We have differentiated pay levels for T-PREP Instructor compensation:

1-4 students: $1700 5-9 students: $2000 10-14 students: $2300 15+ students: $50/per student over 14

This part-time appointment is not eligible for group health, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

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.

This will be a semester-by-semester appointment, with the possibility of renewal. If your appointment in this position continues, you will be notified in writing each term.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

ADA Statement:

 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

 

Background Check Statement:

 

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

 

Vaccination Statement:

 

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.

The University of Colorado 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.
   

Qualifications 
         Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References     

Job Category: Faculty 

Primary Location: Denver Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 30070 - SEHD CPE 

Schedule: Part-time 

Posting Date: Mar 19, 2023 

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Valerie Sherman Posting Contact Email: VALERIE.SHERMAN@UCDENVER.EDU Position Number: 00618157

To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=29356&lang=en







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