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CU Colorado Springs
Lecturer - Biology (Pool)
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What they do
A Biology Professor teaches foundational biology ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the biology curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$82,947 / year median in Colorado
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Lecturer
- Biology (Pool) CU Colorado Springs $1,300per credit hour, $2,600 per lab. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. vacation time, sick time United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs Jul 31, 2026 Faculty Description Lecturer
- Biology Pool College of Letters, Arts and Sciences The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.
Salary/Pay Range:
$1,300 per credit hour, $2,600 per lab. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will 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.Work Location:
Determined by course modality: On-campus, online, or hybrid. Remote teaching opportunities may be available under certain conditions. Summary The College of Letters, Arts, and Science (LAS) at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Biology 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 position is responsible for teaching various courses for Biology, however, exact courses taught will depend on need at the time of hire The courses may be in person or online. Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants, should a need arise within the department. 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. This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individuals outside the U.S. Candidates must already be in the United States with valid work authorization or an employment-based visa. The university will not initiate sponsorship for those who do not currently hold a U.S. work visa or authorization. If you already have valid U.S. work authorization or are on a visa that permits employment, we welcome your application. Applicants should either reside in Colorado or be prepared to relocate within two months of starting employment. We're excited to welcome new team members and will provide support and resources to help make your transition to Colorado as smooth as possible. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check programwith respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination- before making hiring decisions.
Applicants :
This lecturer pool will remain active year-round, but all applications will be cleared from the pool every April. If you are not selected in the current pool, you are welcome to reapply to the link every May. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Official transcripts are 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. This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individuals outside the U.S. Candidates must already be in the United States with valid work authorization or an employment-based visa. The university will not initiate sponsorship for those who do not currently hold a U.S. work visa or authorization. If you already have valid U.S. work authorization or are on a visa that permits employment, we welcome your application.Application Materials Required :
Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s)Application Materials Instructions :
To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume/CV. 2. Unofficial transcripts for Masters or, if applicable, Ph.D. In order for an application to be considered, applicants must label each required attachment with the relevant title, attach the required documents for this position announcement to the submission and check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in the submission.Job Category :
FacultyPrimary Location :
Colorado SpringsDepartment :
C0001- Colorado Springs Campus
- 40062
- LAS-Biology