Lecturer - Traditional Supervision in Teaching and Learning (Evergreen Pool)

Summary

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the Department of Teaching and Learning from which future appointments of temporary, non-tenure track positions for supervising teacher candidates in field placements will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the interview and selection process of prospective teacher candidates
• Work with the principal to find appropriate placements for teacher candidates at the school site
• Attend monthly meetings for UCCS University Supervisors
• Formally observe each teacher candidate multiple times a semester
• Utilize video observation tools (e.g., GoReact) to evaluate and give feedback to teacher candidates
• Complete Educator Disposition Assessments for teacher candidates and enter these evaluations and formal observation evaluations for mentor teachers into an assessment database
• Grade teacher candidates’ work submitted in an assessment database (lesson plans, lesson reflections, video analysis assignments, etc.)
• Conduct regular visits at the school site to address concerns, provide information about school policies and programs, clarify expectations, and provide guidance for the development of resume/cover letter/ interview skills
• Meet individually with mentor teachers to discuss teacher candidates’ growth and needs
• Ensure effective communication about expectations and support for the work and concerns of mentor teachers and teacher candidates
• Meet with each teacher candidate individually for midterm evaluation
• Complete a summative evaluation of each teacher candidate at the end of each semester
• Participate in local scoring of edTPA and/or other program-specific performance assessment
• Participate in scoring of the teacher candidates’ program portfolios
• Respond to student learning needs in a timely manner
• Implement culturally responsive practices

Tentative Search Timeline

This posting is for Fall 2026, Spring, 2027, and Summer 2027. Positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise; You will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or closely related field is required
• Professional teaching experience is required
• Experience working directly with children in a classroom setting is required
• The ideal candidate has a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, JD) previous experience mentoring pre-service teachers is highly desirable
• Professional experience teaching at the early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary levels is highly desirable