Assistant Teaching Professor - Licensure Programs
University of ColoradoAbout the role
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 Programs to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
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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 educati
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