Assistant Teaching Professor

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), Department of Counseling and Human Services in the College of Education, seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor for its CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs. This is a 9-month academic-year position with a 4/4 teaching load. The first semester includes course off-load(s) for curriculum development. Undergraduate human services courses and summer teaching may also be available. The position is primarily in person and on site. The professor teaches undergraduate and/or graduate counseling and human services courses using trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally responsive approaches. The role also includes advising graduate students, mentoring students’ academic and career development, supervising practicum and internship students, contributing to curriculum development and program activities, and building community partnerships that support field placements and service learning. The salary range is $50,000–$55,000 per academic year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is exempt from FLSA overtime provisions. The university does not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Final candidates must complete an authorization to release information and provide contact information for previous institutions as part of UCCS’s misconduct history check program.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a CACREP-accredited institution.
Preferred candidates will hold a master’s degree or higher with training and experience in School Counseling and/or remote or distance delivery of instruction.
Ability to perform the established essential functions and meet the described physical and environmental demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional School Counselor in Colorado or eligible for Colorado licensure.
Doctorate in counselor education and supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
Experience in distance learning, online learning, or education.
Veteran status.
Bilingual ability.
Experience in school counseling, school district leadership, and/or university teaching.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in counseling and human services using trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally responsive pedagogies.
Use evidence-based instructional strategies that support diverse learners and apply course concepts to real-world contexts.
Design and deliver engaging lessons in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
Use educational technologies and digital platforms to improve accessibility, interactivity, and student learning outcomes.
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.
Support students’ personal and professional development, including preparation for fieldwork, licensure pathways, and ethical practice in trauma-informed care settings.
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.