Assistant Teaching Professor

University of Colorado System; Colorado Springs (CO); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor in the CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs. The role focuses on teaching, advising, and department service within a 9-month academic year.

Preferred candidates hold a master's degree, a CACREP doctorate, and have experience in distance or online education; licensure in Colorado or eligibility is highly valued.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree from a CACREP-accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional School Counselor in Colorado or license-eligible.
• Doctorate in counselor education and supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Experience in distance learning or online education is highly desirable.
• Veteran and bilingual candidates are highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in counseling and human services using trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Design and deliver engaging lessons across face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities with edtech.
• Work collaboratively on curriculum design, course alignment, and co-teaching opportunities.
• Provide student-centered advising and career mentorship, including readiness for fieldwork and licensure pathways.
• Support program assessment, governance, and partnerships for practica/internships and community engagement.

Kenntnisse

Trauma-informed pedagogy

Inclusive teaching

Curriculum collaboration

Student advising

Ausbildung

Master's degree CACREP

Doctorate CACREP

Tools

Distance learning platforms

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsorwork visas or permanent resident applications for thisposition

Assitant Teaching Professor

Department of Counseling and Human Services, College ofEducation

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself onacademic excellence, research, and community engagement and isactively seeking a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor tojoin our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence,professional development, and fostering an environment thatsupports innovation and student success.

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 : $50,000 - $55,000 per academic year.Compensation will be commensurate upon experience andqualifications. This position is Exempt fr om the Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location : Primarily in person, on-site

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Summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for anon-tenure track, full-time Assistant Teaching Professor positionin the CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health and SchoolCounseling programs. Preferred candidates will hold a master'sdegree or higher with training and experience in School Counselingand/or remote or distance delivery of instruction; (4/4 teachingload with course off-load(s) for the first semester for curriculumdevelopment; undergraduate courses in human services and summerteaching are also available); maintaining an advising caseload ofgraduate students; supervising practicum and internship students;and providing service to support the department, college, anduniversity (when relevant). This is a 9-month, academic yearposition.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in schoolcounseling, school district leadership, and/or universityteaching.

Essential Functions

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

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in counseling andhuman services using trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturallyresponsive pedagogies. Employ evidence-based instructionalstrategies that support diverse learners and integrate real-worldapplication of course concepts.
• Design and deliver engaging lessons across multiple formats,including face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities. Useeducational technologies and digital platforms to enhanceaccessibility, interactivity, and student learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with faculty in curriculum design, coursealignment, and co-teaching opportunities that modelinterdisciplinary, team-based approaches to human serviceseducation. Ensure course content reflects current practices andlicensure competencies.
• Provide student-centered academic advising and careermentorship. Support students' personal and professionaldevelopment, including readiness for fieldwork, licensure pathways,and ethical practice in trauma-informed care settings.
• Participate in departmental governance, accreditation efforts,student recruitment, and program assessment. Build and maintainpartnerships with local agencies and community organizations tosupport practicum/internship placements, service-learningopportunities, and community-informed teaching.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: 11:59PM, November 15, 2026
• Potential first round, virtual, interview dates: November 20and 23, 2026
• Potential final round, virtual or in person, interview dates:December 1-11, 2026
• Potential start date: January 19, 2027

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

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications :

• Master's Degree from a CACREP-Accredited Institution isrequired.
• Ideal candidate is a Licensed Professional School Counselor inColorado or are license-eligible in Colorado.
• Ideal candidate has a doctorate in counselor education andsupervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Experience in distance learning or online learning andeducation is highly desirable.
• Veteran and Bilingual candidates are highly desirable.

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) and require 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 is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.