What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upward Bound Lecturer position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
The Precollegiate Development Program (PCDP) welcomes applications for lecturers to teach in our summer program. This is a short-term, contract, lecturer appointment, which will provide instruction for a non-credit bearing course for the following program:
Upward Bound: June 8th - July 18th, 2025
We seek instructors who can help our students grasp course content effectively and find the confidence to see themselves thriving in a college context. CUUB Instructors must be authorities in the content of their course, but more importantly they must also enact a pedagogical philosophy that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of CUUB and be attuned to the specific needs, strengths, and cultural backgrounds of our students.
CUUB is hiring for the following courses (please see the link to view descriptions):
Upward Bound 2025 Summer Course Descriptions
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Office of Precollege Outreach and Engagement, which is part of Enrollment Management, partners with communities across Colorado and beyond to provide first-generation and low-income students and their families with comprehensive college preparation and social development programs. Upward Bound is one of six Federal TRIO Programs designed to serve high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. The CU Upward Bound program (CUUB) currently serves 103 high school students from 13 high schools located in 6 different communities: Navajo, Ramah Navajo, Ute Mountain Ute, Pine Ridge, Albuquerque, and Jemez Pueblo.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Compensation will vary depending on the class being taught; compensation will range from $2,794.64 - $3,701.60.
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 .
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Be excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted 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.
Job Summary
The Precollegiate Development Program (PCDP) welcomes applications for lecturers to teach in our summer program. This is a short-term, contract, lecturer appointment, which will provide instruction for a non-credit bearing course for the following program:
Upward Bound: June 8th - July 18th, 2025
We seek instructors who can help our students grasp course content effectively and find the confidence to see themselves thriving in a college context. CUUB Instructors must be authorities in the content of their course, but more importantly they must also enact a pedagogical philosophy that aligns with the mission, vision, and values of CUUB and be attuned to the specific needs, strengths, and cultural backgrounds of our students.
CUUB is hiring for the following courses (please see the link to view descriptions):
Upward Bound 2025 Summer Course Descriptions
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Office of Precollege Outreach and Engagement, which is part of Enrollment Management, partners with communities across Colorado and beyond to provide first-generation and low-income students and their families with comprehensive college preparation and social development programs. Upward Bound is one of six Federal TRIO Programs designed to serve high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. The CU Upward Bound program (CUUB) currently serves 103 high school students from 13 high schools located in 6 different communities: Navajo, Ramah Navajo, Ute Mountain Ute, Pine Ridge, Albuquerque, and Jemez Pueblo.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Attend the class(es) you are hired to teach, being responsible for classroom management
- Enter grades, lesson plan, submit copy of course syllabi to CUUB Director
- Create duties for the Instructor’s Assistant in the classroom
- Attend required training and weekly staff meetings
- Maintain active communication with Director of the program
- Participants of our programs are primarily first-generation students thus we require the instructor to have experience supporting and teaching our first-generation student population.
- This position does require you to teach in-person, and as an employee of the university you will be required to abide by university policies.
- This is a temporary appointment with the university as a lecturer and does not qualify for university benefits.
- We strongly encourage the instructor to use a web-based platform for course deliverables and materials (if applicable).
- The Office of Precollege Outreach and Engagement can provide, at no cost to the instructor, course materials and printing if requests are made two weeks in advance.
Compensation will vary depending on the class being taught; compensation will range from $2,794.64 - $3,701.60.
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 excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelors Degree, or substitute with currently working toward Bachelors Degree and experience working with precollege access programs through teaching, instruction, or lecture
- Ability to create an inclusive environment for students and fellow staff
- Ability to travel to university and get around campus independently
- Ability to use classroom technology for class instruction
- Ability to support web-based software to deliver and provide course resources
- Communicate effectively with program directors with any program concerns
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Minimum of one year of experience tutoring or teaching
- Experience working as a part of a team and working with diverse communities
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- Current Resume/CV
- Cover Letter: Per the job summary, please identify in your cover letter the exact course(s) that you would like to teach.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted 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.
Salary : $2,795 - $3,702
