Lecturer - Student Affairs in Higher Education (Evergreen Pool)

College of Education, Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations

About the role

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of qualified Lecturers in the Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester. Lecturers will teach SAHE classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course in assigned course modality
• Develop syllabus for course using College of Education accessible course template
• Complete necessary trainings as determined by Department, College, and/or University
• Develop, maintain, and utilize Canvas shell for duration of the course
• Ensure Canvas shell meets accessibility standards
• Assess student assignments and submit final grades by deadline in Canvas and CU-SIS
• Inform program faculty director and/or department chair of student issues and concerns in a timely manner

Courses

Examples of courses you may teach include:

• Student Affairs Leadership
• Leading Teams and Organizations
• Social Foundations of Higher Education
• College Student Development Theory
• Counseling and Helping Skills in Higher Education
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education
• Budgeting and Finance in Student Affairs
• Student Services Program Development and Evaluation
• Research and Statistics
• Diversity and Inclusiveness in Higher Education
• Culturally Responsive Practices in Higher Education
• Crisis Management and Response
• Student Affairs Practicum/Internship

Generally, graduate classes meet in-person on-campus and undergraduate classes meet asynchronously online.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field is required
• Professional experience in the specific course content area is required
• Availability to teach in-person classes on campus or online asynchronous classes is required

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, JD)
• Current engagement in professional development activities in the specific course content area is highly desirable

Pay

$3,900 per 3-credit course. Courses with low enrollment (less than 12 students) may be canceled.

Schedule

This position is open for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. Positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.

Benefits

• Eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked

Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits.

Location

Work location is determined by course modality, generally on campus in person. Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions. This position is open only to Colorado state residents or those that intend to reside in the state of Colorado while employed by UCCS.