Lecturer - Career Exploration & Development (ROAR Program) (pool)

Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the College of Business at UCCS. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.

Who We Are

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 Lecturer - Career Exploration & Development (ROAR Program) (pool) to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

Pay Range: $3,000 - $5,000 for a 3-credit hour course. Pay rate is dependent upon (a) the number of courses taught, (b) the type of courses taught (e.g. undergraduate, graduate), and (c) the education level held by the lecturer. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: Determined by course modality: On-campus, online, or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions.

Summary

The College of Business and Administration at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Career Exploration & Development (ROAR 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.

The R.O.A.R. program prepares undergraduate College of Business students for their transition from college to career. This program focuses on career exploration, career planning, professionalism, networking, and mentorship, and consists of three phases: Find your ROAR, Refine your ROAR, and Ready to ROAR. Students are required to complete the phases in succession along with additional career development events and internships as a graduation requirement.

This position will teach classes in the areas of:

• BAUD 3100 - ROAR Phase
  • This course provides students with an understanding of their interests, skills, and values and helps them identify career pathways. Through research and self-assessment, students will learn about various career opportunities in business and develop a career plan.
• BUAD 3200 - ROAR Phase I
  • This course provides students with opportunities to confirm their desired career pathway. This includes industry panels, informational interviews, and industry tours. Students will also learn the basics of resume writing, interview preparation, and internship/job search to ensure they are ready for experiential learning opportunities.
• BUAD 3300 - ROAR Phase II
  • This course aids students in the transition from college to career. Students will engage in a variety of activities with industry experts to develop professionalism and networking skills.

Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid.

This is a revolving Lecturer Pool for the College of Business. If there is a course opening and your qualifications match a course and the minimum requirements, you may be contacted at that time.

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

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provides instruction to undergraduate/graduate students both in-person and online courses.
• Maintains, develop and schedules student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Plans, develops, and implements evaluation tools to assess student process towards course learning objectives.
• Be familiar with learning management systems, such as Canvas.
• Other duties as determined by the College of Business.

• Education:
  • A completed Master's degree in business, counseling, psychology, student affairs, or a closely related field is required.
  • A terminal degree (e.g. PhD, DBA, JD) is preferred.

• Experience:
  • At least one year of practice experience in student development or a closely related field is required.

  • Prior and relevant teaching experience is preferred.
  • Relevant industry experience that includes current engagement in professional activities is preferred.

Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.