Lecturer in Public History

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

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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.

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