Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer
FTE: Part-time
Salary Range: $1704 per credit hour (undergraduate courses and $1849 (upper-division course).
Position # 00007527 – **Requisition #**41513
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Job Description
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers
The History Department at the University of Colorado Denver seeks to hire a lecturer with experience teaching public history courses. This position will be supervised by the History department chair. The History Department, located in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has 15 rostered faculty, including 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. We are committed to inclusive excellence in our teaching, mentoring, and programming. The department is dedicated to increasing the diversity of our community and our curriculum.
Working Faculty Title
What you will do:
Teach at least one course per academic year in Public History and/or US History.
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- M.A. in History from an accredited university.
- Experience in the public history sector, especially in museums.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to teach in-person at the course's assigned times.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
- Ph.D. in History from an accredited university
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of Public History, and in addition, direct experience in the field is required.
- Demonstrate pedagogical innovation.
- Excellence in teaching and mentoring.
- Dedication to student success.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $1,704 per credit hour for undergraduate courses and $1,849 per credit hour for graduate courses.
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.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM.
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).
- List of three references
Questions should be directed to Tabitha Fitzpatrick Tabitha.Fitzpatrick@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.
