Assistant Professor

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. To learn more about our department visit: Leadership, Research, and Foundations

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery--a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range: $65,000 - $70,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: Primarily in person, on campus

Benefits at a Glance

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Summary

The Assistant Professor has content knowledge of general core coursework in education with a specialization in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research. The typical time allocation for tenured and tenure-track faculty in the College of Education is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service. The teaching load for this position is five classes per academic year, some of which may be in-person, online (asynchronous or synchronous), hybrid, or at off-campus locations, with the potential for additional teaching opportunities during the summer. Assistant Professors receive one offload during their first two years of employment (2-2 teaching load). Additionally, the faculty member will develop and refine teaching and assessment practices; advise students; chair and support doctoral dissertations; contribute to the college accreditation initiatives; serve in department-level (Faculty Director, Associate Chair, and/or Chair) and College-level leadership roles (search committee chair and member, committee chair and member); and participate in appropriate state, regional, and national meetings to represent UCCS.

UCCS values diversity and invites applicants from rural, military, and underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching, and service missions of the university.

Essential Functions

• The faculty member would be responsible for teaching, research, and service/leadership per the COE Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Guidelines. Primary teaching and advising responsibilities will be based on the successful candidate's expertise area (master's level) and in the Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy, and may include leadership theory and application courses, student affairs and higher education topics, K-12 leadership, research methods, undergraduate, MA, PhD, and EdD, in-person, synchronous, and/or asynchronous modes.
• In research, the faculty member will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department through publications and the pursuit of grants and other external sponsored program activities.
• Service and leadership responsibilities will be to the profession and scholarly discipline and will begin at the Department and College and over time expand to the University and System.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by 11:59 pm February 22
• Potential first round, virtual interview dates: Week of February 24
• Potential final, in-person, interview dates: March 10-21
• Potential start date: August 15, 2025

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

* To be considered for this position, you must possess a doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Education or related field from an accredited institution.

o Earned doctorate conferred by August 15, 2025

Experience

* Must possess evidence of effective leadership experience influencing organizational success in a P-20 setting

* Must possess experience and excellence in teaching research methods courses (any methodological expertise) in in-person, and synchronous or asynchronous online settings

* Must possess the ability to guide quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods research design on dissertation committees

* Must possess a record conducting quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods research design in education

* Must possess grant involvement

Special Qualifications

* Experience with federal, state, or non-profit grant acquisition is highly desirable

* Experience with applied research and participatory research is highly desirable

* Experience involving doctoral students in research is highly desirable

* Expertise in at least one contemporary P-20 education topical area is highly desirable (e.g., rural education, technology, artificial intelligence, policy, military-connected students, Hispanic Serving Institutions)

* Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly desirable