Assistant Teaching Professor - Licensure Programs

CU Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

CU Colorado Springs invites applications for a half-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Licensure Programs within the College of Education. The role entails teaching four courses per academic year (graduate licensure courses) and providing service to support licensure programs, department, college, and university.

Start date: August 17, 2026, with two positions available. The workload focuses on online teaching, with potential in-person opportunities in local district cohorts.

Qualifications

• MA in educational leadership or a closely related field is required.
• Principal license preparation from an accredited institution is required.
• Professional, full-time experience in the principalship or school level leadership is required.
• An earned doctorate in educational leadership or a closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate licensure courses in the Principal License or Administrator License programs, mainly online.
• Support licensure programs and develop partnerships with school districts and statewide education leaders.
• Provide academic advising to prospective and current licensure students.
• Attend regional and state meetings and contribute to licensure program activities.
• Assist in coordinating mock interviews and participate in leadership group meetings.

Education

MA in educational leadership or a closely related field from an accredited higher education institution

Principal license preparation from an accredited higher education institution

Earned doctorate in educational leadership or a closely related field from an accredited higher education institution

Job description

Faculty

Description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position

Assistant Teaching Professor in Licensure Programs

Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations - College of Education

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Who We Are

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 two (2) part-time Assistant Teaching Professors in Licensure Program s to joi n our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery-a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range: $25,000 - $27,000 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions. Work Location: Primarily on-site

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Summary

The Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations in the College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applications for a half-time Assistant Teaching Professor in the Principal License and Administrator License (Superintendent/Special Education Director) Program. The workload for this position is teaching four courses per academic year (graduate licensure courses; summer teaching opportunities may also be available); and providing service to support the licensure programs, department, college, and university.

Two positions are available to be filled with positions to begin August 17, 2026.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• (80%) Teaching graduate licensure courses in the Principal License or Administrator License programs

  • The successful candidate will possess, and be able to demonstrate, a variety of pedagogical approaches that enhance student learning, including the use of technology, connection of theory to practice, student engagement, and experiential education. Demonstrate commitment to expanding educational access, opportunity, and excellence for learners across varied educational settings and communities. Teaching will primarily occur online, with opportunities to teach in-person in local school district partnership cohorts. Areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to applicants with expertise in (1) school building level leadership; (2) public K-12 education finance, human resources, and legal issues.

• (18%) Service to the licensure programs

  • Collaborate with department faculty to create and maintain partnerships with school districts and statewide education leaders to support recruitment and retention of licensure students, including the development of district cohorts

  • Assisting in the development and implementation of innovative marketing and recruitment strategies to connect prospective students to licensure programmatic offerings

  • Provide academic advising to prospective and current students related to course planning

  • Attend annual regional and state-wide meetings, such as CASE

  • Assisting in coordination of annual mock interviews

  • Contribute to bi-annual meetings of the Education Collaborative Leadership Group (ECLG)

• (2%) Service to the department, college, and university

  • Participate in monthly department meetings

  • Serve on relevant university-level leadership opportunities when available

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: July 15, 11:59 PM
• Potential first round virtual interview dates: Week of July 20-24
• Potential final round virtual interview dates: Week of July 27-31
• Potential start date: August 17, 2026

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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

• MA in educational leadership or a closely related field from an accredited higher education institution is required

• Principal license preparation from an accredited higher education institution is required

• Professional, full-time experience in the principalship or school level leadership is required

• Experience working in district-level leadership is highly desirable

• The ideal candidate has an earned doctorate in educational leadership or a closely related field from an accredited higher education institution

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

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, 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 is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for 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.