Assistant Teaching Professor - Secondary Education

About the role

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Instructor position to begin August 17, 2026. The position is an ongoing, 9-month appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses each semester (fall and spring), primarily at the undergraduate level
• Mentor and advise students
• Attend monthly department meetings, regular program meetings, and meetings with the Director of Teacher Education/Department Chair as needed
• Create highly engaging learning experiences related to course outcomes
• Gather and assess evidence of student learning in accordance with course expectations
• Use effective in person, distance, and/or online learning methods
• Respond to student learning needs in a timely manner
• Develop thorough syllabi and Canvas content OR follow the provided syllabus and Canvas content for the course
• Engage in continuous curriculum and program review and development
• Serve on department, college, and/or university committees
• Practice inclusive education and adult learning methods
• Orchestrate engaging distance learning experiences
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding critical and sensitive information, records, and reports
• Work in partnership with colleagues
• Reflect competence and a demonstrated commitment to all learners

Requirements

• Earned Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education, or closely related field is required
• Experience teaching in a Secondary Education classroom is required
• Expertise in STEM related content area is highly desirable
• Knowledge in Instructional Technology is highly desirable
• Field supervision experience in undergraduate/graduate secondary education teacher preparation program is highly desirable
• Experience leading online instruction is highly desirable
• A doctorate (EdD or PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or closely related field is highly desirable

Qualifications

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.