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Lecturer- Russian Pool
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Position Number: 5888986
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Lecturer- Russian Pool - 35773 Faculty

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Lecturer- Russian Pool

College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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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. UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is hybrid. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

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This is a revolving Lecturer Pool for the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. If there is a course opening and your qualifications match a course and the minimum requirements, you may be contacted at that time.

Salary/Pay Range: $5,000 per four-credit course. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

Summary

The Languages and Cultures Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is searching for a temporary, non-tenure track Lecturer to teach RUSS 1010 "Beginning Russian I" for SPRING 2025, and possible future dates if necessary. Qualified applicants will hold at least a master's degree in Russian, or closely related language with an advanced knowledge and literature of the Russian language. Note: Languages and Cultures is open to having someone teach it in hybrid or online, modality but prefer in-person.

Essential Functions

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

Teaching writing and Russian composition classes
Grading, meeting with students, and any other requirements for conducting coursework for students
Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and Russian languages that can be used in the classroom
Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students

***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.***

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

Qualifications

Master's degree in Russian language, or comparison post-Bachelor Russian language achieved literature certificate(s) is required.
Candidates must have current Teaching Certificate/License.
Proven written and verbal proficiency in Russian is essential.

Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 35773). · Official transcripts will be 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. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40055 - LAS-Foreign Language & Culture

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: Dec 20, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Sarah Hutton Posting Contact Email: shutton@uccs.edu Position Number: 00607315