Assistant Teaching Professor

University of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

2h • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), Department of Counseling and Human Services in the College of Education, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor in its CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs. This is a 9-month academic-year position with a 4/4 teaching load and course off-loads during the first semester for curriculum development. Undergraduate courses in human services and summer teaching may also be available.

The position includes teaching counseling and human services courses, advising graduate students, supervising practicum and internship students, and contributing service to the department, college, and university as relevant. The successful candidate will use trauma-informed, inclusive, culturally responsive, and evidence-based teaching approaches, and deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. The role also involves curriculum development and alignment, student advising and career mentorship, departmental and accreditation activities, program assessment, recruitment, and partnerships with community organizations.

The position is primarily in person and on-site in Colorado Springs. The salary range is $50,000–$55,000 per academic year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is exempt from FLSA overtime provisions. UCCS will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a CACREP-accredited institution.
• Ability to perform the established essential functions and meet the position’s physical and environmental demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience in School Counseling and/or remote or distance delivery of instruction.
• Experience in school counseling, school district leadership, and/or university teaching.
• Licensed Professional School Counselor in Colorado or eligibility for licensure in Colorado.
• Doctorate in counselor education and supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Experience in distance learning or online learning and education.
• Veteran status or bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in counseling and human services using trauma-informed, inclusive, culturally responsive, and evidence-based instructional approaches.
• Design and deliver engaging lessons in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats, using educational technologies and digital platforms to support accessibility, interactivity, and student learning.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum design, course alignment, and co-teaching opportunities; ensure course content reflects current practices and licensure competencies.
• Provide student-centered academic advising and career mentorship, supporting students’ personal and professional development, fieldwork readiness, licensure pathways, and ethical practice.
• Maintain an advising caseload of graduate students.
• Supervise practicum and internship students.
• Participate in departmental governance, accreditation efforts, student recruitment, and program assessment.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local agencies and community organizations to support practicum and internship placements, service-learning opportunities, and community-informed teaching.
• Provide service to support the department, college, and university when relevant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level