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The title Lecturer (job code 1419) is granted to a scholar invited to the University to give lectures or perform other teaching duties. The lecturer should possess the same qualifications as regular faculty members. The lecturer title may also be granted to a person of high repute in a field of endeavor related to an academic discipline who has been invited by the University to give a series of lectures or otherwise render instruction. Tenure may not be awarded to a lecturer either initially or after an extended term, and lecturers are not eligible for retirement or membership in the Faculty Senate. Lecturer is the title given to individuals hired to teach on a course-by-course basis. Lecturers are qualified to teach the particular course or courses for which they have been hired. Lecturers are employees at-will and are hired on a temporary basis to teach one or more courses per term.
Lecturers are faculty who give lectures or perform other teaching duties only. Individuals who are expected to perform service should be appointed as Instructors.
Teaching Limitations
Lecturers may teach up to four courses, or the equivalent up to a 100% appointment, each semester including courses taught on all CU campuses and through Continuing Education.
Benefits Eligibility
Lecturer faculty with 50% appointments or greater are eligible for benefits with the exception of retirement benefits; however, not eligible for leave.