Assistant Teaching Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•$80,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu. The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs. The school’s degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools, agencies, and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs, an educational specialist degree, 13 master's degrees in multiple program areas, and two undergraduate degrees, along with many licenses, endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact on fostering opportunity achievement, and success across rural, urban, and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening, online and hybrid class options. Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts, community colleges, and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices, relevant student learning opportunities that build careers, positive outcomes for partner institutions, and outstanding research publications cited around the world. In 2024, SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. The School of Education & Human Development's strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive practices, and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching, research, and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. To read the full statement, click here: https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. The CLDE program provides undergraduate and graduate level courses to prepare professionals to work with multilingual learners in elementary and secondary schools. We have district partnerships and offer flexible course options for students. The CLDE program is designed for K-12 educators who are passionate about championing the strengths and assets of multilingual children. All course plans are offered online with synchronous and asynchronous courses. The CLDE program has a strong commitment to the education of multilingual and multidialectal students that challenges racism and promotes equity. Program faculty emphasize sociocultural, sociolinguistic, and social justice approaches to the study of language and learning. We are committed—through courses, practicum experiences, and performance-based assessments—to asset-based approaches that engage teachers in applied learning focused on better understanding and working with multilingual learners. The overarching commitment and responsibility of the CLDE program is to provide teachers with critical knowledge, understandings, and skills to help multilingual learners thrive. Additional information: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education.

Requirements

A doctorate in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Bilingual Education or closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered but must complete all degree requirements for the doctorate by the date of the appointment.
An academic/professional background with an emphasis in CLDE/Bilingual Education
Demonstrated successful higher education teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate courses
K-12 teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in bilingual education settings
Proficiency in Spanish
Experience teaching CLDE endorsement courses at the district or university level

Responsibilities

The primary role will be to help meet the instructional and program demands for the CLDE program.
This includes but is not limited to teaching undergraduate and/or graduate classes in CLDE, and engaging in course design and curriculum development.
Service responsibilities include participation in CLDE team meetings and related CLDE program-specific activities, e.g., programmatic assessment, planning, enrollment, etc.

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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