Assistant Professor - Military Leader Development

University of Colorado System; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Department of Military Leader Development at University of Colorado Colorado Springs seeks exceptional candidates for a newly created tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position. The candidate will teach core and specialty courses, advise students, and develop partnerships with military programs.

A doctoral degree in Leadership or related field is required, with experience in working with active-duty populations and leadership education.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Leadership (or closely related field) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Successful teaching experience in higher education is required.
• Teaching graduate-level Human Domain Leadership courses is required.
• Earned credentials/certificates in Coaching is required.
• Experience as core faculty in graduate Leadership and Leader Development programs is required.
• Experience working with military populations is required.
• Administrative program experience as Faculty Director or Program Director is required.
• Evidence of expertise in Leadership with emphasis in Human Domain Leadership is desirable.
• Experience creating and developing new programs and partnerships in Military Leader Development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2/3 course load per academic year as assigned.
• Maintain an advising caseload of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Conduct program-related applied research and scholarly activities.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate Military Leader Development courses.
• Supervise Military Leader Development students' fieldwork and practicum.
• Collaborate and support ROTC programs and existing military partnerships.
• Develop new programs with community and military partners.
• Engage in service on departmental and university committees; support external partnerships.
• Incorporate varied pedagogical approaches and technology to enhance student learning.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Higher education

Leadership development

Military populations experience

Collaborations & partnerships

Guest and program development

Education

Doctorate in Leadership or related field

Tools

Coaching credentials

Evidence-based assessments

Grant/contracts experience

Job description

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Assistant Professor - Military Leader Development

Department of Counseling and Human Services, College ofEducation

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor to join our team!UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development,and fostering an environment that supports innovation and studentsuccess.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by itsstunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Thiscity is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range : $65,000 - $70,000 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience andqualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location : Primarily In Person / On-site

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Summary

The Department of Military Leader Development is seekingexceptional candidates to apply for a newly created tenure-track,experienced Assistant or Associate Professor position in ourMilitary Leader Development programs. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Leadership or closely related field and be ableto teach Military Leader Development core courses across theundergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge ofactive-duty military populations and be able to instruct enlisted(SNCO) and officer (FGO) groups. The successful candidate will be aresource and instructional support for program instructors and havethorough understanding of the application of Human DomainLeadership and Military Leader Development. In addition, thesuccessful candidate will demonstrate personal awareness related to the role of the leader developer educator, including setting andmaintaining appropriate boundaries and practicing appropriateself-care, serving as a role model for students, site supervisors,and adjunct faculty. This is a 9-month academic year appointment beginning in August2027.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but arenot limited to:

• Teach a 2/3 course load per academic year as assigned
• Maintain an advising caseload of graduate and undergraduatestudents
• Conduct program-related applied research and scholarlyactivities
• Teach graduate and undergraduate Military Leader Development specialty courses
• Supervise Military Leader Development students fieldwork andpracticum
• Teach Military Leader Development core courses
• Actively participate in departmental, college and universitycommittees as needed
• Collaborate and support ROTC programs
• Collaborate and support existing military partnerships andparticipate in relevant steering committees
• Develop new programs with community and military partners
• Support the objectives of our military partner communities,organizations, and the profession
• Demonstrate various pedagogical and andragogical approaches toenhance student learning, including the use of technology in andoutside of the classroom (Canvas, etc.)

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitt ed by: 11:59PM, January 11, 2027
• Potential first round virtual interview dates: Week ofJanuary 25, 2027
• Potential final round virtual or in person interview dates:February 15 - 26, 2027
• Start date: August 16, 2027

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does notdiscriminate based on sex in our employment or compensationpractices.

Qualifications :

• Earned doctorate in Leadership (or a closely related field)from a regionally accredited institution is required
• Successful teaching experience in higher education isrequired
• Teaching experience at the graduate level in credit bearingHuman Domain Leadership courses is required
• Earned credentials and/or certificates in Coaching isrequired
• Experience working as core faculty in graduate level Leadershipand Leader Development programs is required
• Experience working with military populations is required
• Administrative program experience as a Faculty Director,Program Director, or similar is required
• Evidence of expertise in Leadership, with emphasis in HumanDomain Leadership (Behavioral Science, Coaching, Counseling,Psychology, and Sociology perspectives) is highly desirable
• Expertise with military populations is highly desirable
• Evidence of potential for securing external funds orscholarships through grants or contracts is highly desirable
• Experience with Fee-for-Service contracts between universitiesand community partners is highly desirable
• Experience and training with evidence-based assessments used inleader development is highly desirable
• The ideal candidate has a defined scholarly agenda
• The ideal candidate has experience creating and developing newprograms and partnerships in the Military Leader Development spacewith military organizations and branches

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each of the established essential functions and meet thephysical and environment demands described satisfactorily. Therequirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,ability, physical and environmental conditions required of theemployee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physicalimpairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g.walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) andrequire special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it isyour responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interviewor test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.If you need special accommodations at the work site, you mustnotify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check program with respect to final candidatesfor specific appointments. The misconduct history check program isintended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about acandidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specificallyconduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/ordiscrimination – before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates to these appointments are required to complete anAuthorization to Release Information and provide contactinformation for their previous institutions.