Colorado State University-Pueblo Looking for Lecturer of Communication and Information Design Full Time

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, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal
Rights

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.

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online 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 [email protected]. 

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the university’s annual
security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.