What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer - Criminal Justice - Graduate (Pool) position at University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
Lecturer, Criminal Justice - Graduate - MCJ (Pool)
Department of Criminal Justice
College of Public Service
Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.
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 a Lecturer to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Criminal Justice 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.
Salary Range: 1st & 2nd course = $3,250/course; 3rd & 4th course = $3,450/course; 5th course and beyond = $3,750/course. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: Determined by course modality (i.e., on campus if teaching an in-person course; remote if teaching an online course; or a combination of the two if teaching a hybrid course).
Summary
This position will teach graduate courses in Criminal Justice. Assigned courses would include criminal justice electives (courses numbered 5000 are graduate level). Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, the department has a current need for lecturers with the following areas of expertise:
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
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.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 38333). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Job Category
Faculty
Primary Location
Colorado Springs
Department
C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus
Schedule
Part-time
Posting Date
Nov 24, 2025
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
Anna Kosloski
Posting Contact Email
akoslosk@uccs.edu
Position Number
00649498
Department of Criminal Justice
College of Public Service
Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.
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 a Lecturer to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Criminal Justice 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.
Salary Range: 1st & 2nd course = $3,250/course; 3rd & 4th course = $3,450/course; 5th course and beyond = $3,750/course. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: Determined by course modality (i.e., on campus if teaching an in-person course; remote if teaching an online course; or a combination of the two if teaching a hybrid course).
Summary
This position will teach graduate courses in Criminal Justice. Assigned courses would include criminal justice electives (courses numbered 5000 are graduate level). Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, the department has a current need for lecturers with the following areas of expertise:
- Crime Theory
- Criminal Investigations
- Criminal Law
- Forensic Interviewing
- Grant Management
- Grant Writing
- Victim Advocacy
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Class preparation
- Delivery of course materials
- Creation of assessments (examinations, papers, learning activities)
- Grading
- Maintaining availability for student consultations during the semester
- The position includes regular communication with the program director and staff throughout the semester.
- Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants. The pool is not reviewed on a regular basis.***
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.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a master's degree and at least 3-5 years of professional work experience in criminal justice or a related field is required.
- Substitution: A Juris Doctorate (JD) and at least 3-5 years of professional work experience in criminal justice, legal, or related fields.
- Substitution: A PhD in criminal justice, Criminology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Previous teaching experience, which may include teaching at post-secondary levels and/or leading professional training is preferred.
- Ability to teach in multiple formats (on-campus, online, hybrid) is preferred.
- At least 5 years of applied work experience in the criminal justice system is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 38333). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Job Category
Faculty
Primary Location
Colorado Springs
Department
C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus
Schedule
Part-time
Posting Date
Nov 24, 2025
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
Anna Kosloski
Posting Contact Email
akoslosk@uccs.edu
Position Number
00649498