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Assistant Professor - Military Leader Development

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO
•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), Department of Counseling and Human Services in the College of Education, seeks an experienced Assistant or Associate Professor for its newly created tenure-track position in Military Leader Development. The role is a 9-month academic-year appointment beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach Military Leader Development core and specialty courses across undergraduate and graduate programs, with the ability to instruct enlisted senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) and field-grade officer (FGO) groups. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Leadership or a closely related field and have a strong working knowledge of active-duty military populations. The successful candidate will provide instructional support and resources to program instructors and bring a thorough understanding of Human Domain Leadership and Military Leader Development. The position also calls for personal awareness of the leader developer educator role, including maintaining appropriate boundaries, practicing self-care, and serving as a role model for students, site supervisors, and adjunct faculty. The position is primarily in person/on-site. The salary range is $65,000–$70,000 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

  • Earned doctorate in Leadership or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Successful teaching experience in higher education.
  • Graduate-level teaching experience in credit-bearing Human Domain Leadership courses.
  • Earned credentials and/or certificates in Coaching.
  • Experience as core faculty in graduate-level Leadership and Leader Development programs.
  • Experience working with military populations.
  • Administrative program experience as a Faculty Director, Program Director, or in a similar role.

Nice To Haves

  • Evidence of expertise in Leadership, with an emphasis in Human Domain Leadership and perspectives from behavioral science, coaching, counseling, psychology, and sociology.
  • Expertise with military populations.
  • Evidence of potential to secure external funds or scholarships through grants or contracts.
  • Experience with fee-for-service contracts between universities and community partners.
  • Experience and training with evidence-based assessments used in leader development.
  • A defined scholarly agenda.
  • Experience creating and developing new programs and partnerships in Military Leader Development with military organizations and branches.

Responsibilities

  • Teach an assigned 2/3 course load per academic year.
  • Maintain an advising caseload of graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Conduct program-related applied research and scholarly activities.
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate Military Leader Development specialty courses and core courses.
  • Supervise Military Leader Development students’ fieldwork and practicum.
  • Participate in departmental, college, and university committees as needed.
  • Collaborate with and support ROTC programs.
  • Collaborate with and support existing military partnerships and participate in relevant steering committees.
  • Develop new programs with community and military partners.
  • Support the objectives of military partner communities, organizations, and the profession.
  • Use varied pedagogical and andragogical approaches, including technology in and outside the classroom, to enhance student learning.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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