Lecturer

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer
FTE: part-time 
Salary Range: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $1,704 per credit hour (lower division) or $1,849 per credit hour (graduate level) 
Position #00620938 – Requisition #40153
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The Anthropology department is looking to hire 3 part-time lecturers with experience teaching Anthropology courses in designated fields of the discipline, which may include specializations in areas such as Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, or courses within their area of expertise, for the Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. We seek candidates who can teach core undergraduate courses including Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Introduction to Archaeology, Introduction to Cultural anthropology, an upper-division required university core course in archaeology, “Lost Worlds and Crystal Skulls,” and a graduate-level core class for our MA students, “Quantitative Methods.” Candidates may teach remotely.  

Lecturer
What you will do:

• Teach one to several classes a year, including core undergraduate classes in Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, or Cultural Anthropology and/or a university core class in archaeology, “Lost Worlds and Crystal Skulls,” and/or a MA-level core class, “Quantitative Methods”  
• Prepare lectures and deliver them to students 
• Grade student assignments 
• Supervise graduate students teaching lab sections of Introduction to Biological Anthropology as relevant 

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master’s degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, and/or Cultural Anthropology.   

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• PhD in Anthropology or related field.  
• Prior teaching experience. 
• Ability to teach online if required.  
• Facility with online course management platforms such as Canvas.  
• Experience/interest in using engaged/experiential learning methods to reach a highly diverse undergraduate student population with many first-generation students.   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the fields of Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, and/or Cultural Anthropology, with a particular focus on subjects such as archaeological methods and quantitative methods 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills appropriate for teaching college students 
• Ability to effectively communicate key principles and methods in archaeology, biological anthropology , or cultural anthropology 
• Ability to teach lecture-based classes and provide student feedback 
• Ability to supervise graduate students teaching lab section as relevant (if hired to teach Introduction to Biological Anthropology) 
• Ability to teach online if required.  
• Ability to teach lecture-based classes and provide student feedback 

Conditions of Employment

• If hired to teach in-person sections of these courses, this position requires an onsite presence on campus for lectures 

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements 

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work 

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.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation 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 workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu. 

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $1,704 per credit hour (undergraduate level), or $1,849 per credit hour (graduate level). The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. 

See Eligibility Matrix. Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 

Application Deadline

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by June 12, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. 

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

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. 
• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s). 
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions should be directed to Sulastri Carr, Sulastri.carr@ucdenver.edu. 

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.