Lecturer, Department of Communication
Requisition Number:
64702
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Part-Time
Date Posted:
12-Jun-2025
Job Summary
The Department of Communication in the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applicants for lecturer teaching positions for Fall 2025. Lecturers at the University of Colorado are temporary faculty and are appointed on a semester-by-semester basis. There is potential for recurring reappointment with this position.
The position will begin August 14, 2025, the start of Fall Term 2025.
The position will begin August 14, 2025, the start of Fall Term 2025.
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.
Who We Are
The Department of Communication at the University of Colorado Boulder is a vibrant community of scholars who share a commitment to excellence and innovation in communication research and teaching. The department offers programs leading to bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees with emphases in organizational communication, discourse and society, and rhetoric and culture. Graduate students may pursue research within one of these areas or craft individualized programs of study that cut across the areas and combine humanistic and social scientific methods.
The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMDI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity.
CMDI strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this dedication and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education.
The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMDI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity.
CMDI strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this dedication and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
We welcome applications from those with expertise in all domains of human communication and are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching experience aligns with courses on Communication and Gender; Discourse and Identity; and Business and Professional Communication. Courses will typically be offered in-person but in exceptional circumstance, remote modality may be possible. The course load for this position may include one to two 3-credit courses, depending on enrollment needs. The successful candidate will have pedagogical expertise in communication and a commitment to undergraduate student success. The position is 100% teaching.
What You Should Know
The position will begin August 14, 2025, the start of Fall Term 2025.
What We Can Offer
The compensation for the position is $5,737.35 per 3-credit course.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be engaged. Be inclusive. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- An MA in Communication is required at the time of appointment, with a PhD preferred.
- The successful candidate will have pedagogical expertise in communication and a commitment to undergraduate student success.
What You Will Need
The position will begin August 14, 2025, the start of Fall Term 2025.
What We Would Like You to Have
A Ph.D. in communications, preferred.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume/CV.
- A cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your teaching experience as well information about the courses within our curriculum that you are best qualified to teach.
- Evidence of Teaching Success: please provide statement of evidence of teaching success (uploaded in PDF format), including description of courses taught, syllabi, and assessments of teaching quality.
During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for two (2) references who will be willing to offer a professional reference or write a confidential letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request professional references or letters of recommendation at a later time. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
For full consideration, please apply by July 10, 2025. The search will continue until the position is filled.
Please send question about role responsibilities to Associate Professor and Department Chair Cindy White at cindy.white@colorado.edu.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu