Lecturer - Mammalogy or Animal Physiology

Lecturer- Mammalogy and/or Animal Physiology

College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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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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Salary/Pay Range: $1,000 per credit hour and $2,000 per lab. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. 

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Summary

The Biology Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is searching for temporary, non-tenure-track lecturers to teach Animal Physiology (Biol 3220) and Mammalogy (Biol 4280) during Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Qualified applicants will hold at least a master’s degree in biology or a closely related discipline.

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

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

• Teaching classes that need coverage.
• Grading, meeting with students, and any other requirements for conducting coursework for students

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move. Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements and fine motor skills. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu.