Lecturer of Communication and Information Design

The English program of the Department of English and World Languages offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, English with Creative Writing Emphasis, and English with Secondary Teaching Endorsement. Minors are offered in English, Creative Writing, and Communication and Information Design. The English program also contributes undergraduate general education courses in composition, literature, speaking & listening, and creative writing. The Department of English and World Languages is dedicated to upholding the university’s vision by providing interdisciplinary education and is committed to the academic success of each student.  This is a nine-month position with the potential of summer teaching for additional compensation. Responsibilities include teaching 12-credit hours per semester. Teaching assignments are based on department needs and candidate’s area of expertise, and may include courses such as speaking & listening, intercultural communication, gender and communication, communicating in professions and other courses in our program. Teaching load may include courses in secondary fields such as rhetoric and writing or strategic communication. CID lecturers participate in ongoing professional development initiatives, conference with students, provide one-on-one feedback to students; they attend program meetings, mandatory training, and other related events, as necessary. Proficiency with instructional technology is expected.
 
The successful candidate will have a desire to teach and mentor students who have been historically marginalized and underserved. The person in this position should have a strong sense of collegiality and a willingness to participate in a unified and lively department.

Primary Duties:
Teaches a 4/4 load according to program needs and candidate’s area of expertise. Teaching expectations for titled faculty are outlined in our faculty handbook (2.8.5). They include:

• command of one’s subject;
• ability to organize subject matter and to present it clearly, logically, and imaginatively;
• knowledge of current developments in one’s discipline;
• ability to relate subject matter to other areas of knowledge;
• ability to provoke and broaden student interest in the subject matter;
• ability to utilize effective teaching methods, strategies and appropriate technologies.

Contributes to student success through support and mentoring, including meeting for required office hours, conferencing with students, and providing one-on-one feedback.

Participates in ongoing professional development initiatives, attends program meetings, mandatory training, and other related events, as necessary.

Salary Range:
$41,000-$42,000 per nine-month academic year. 

Minimum Qualifications

• M.A. in Communication or Rhetoric or related field.  
• At least one year of college-level teaching experience in the field of Communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in teaching speaking & listening and other communication courses at the college level
• Demonstrated success teaching at the college level
• Experience teaching speaking & listening courses
• Experience teaching composition or strategic communication courses
• Experience teaching and/or designing face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses
• Experience using Blackboard
• Experience using and/or developing open educational resources.

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: 

1. a letter of intent (cover letter)
2. a current resume or CV
3. unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred
4. three professional references with current contact information within the on-line application or as an attachment

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Applications received by Thursday, November 16th, 2023, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
 
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the university to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
 
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
 
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
 
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Flexible Benefit Plan 
• Basic Term Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 
• Travel Accident Insurance 
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance 
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Annual & Sick Leave 
• Retirement Plans

 About Pueblo, Colorado 
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
 
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
 
The university reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
 
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
 
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
 
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Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the university complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.