Assistant Teaching Professor - IECE
Assistant Teaching Professor - IECE
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Job Description
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire:
- Earned Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Special Education Education or closely related field is required
- Experience as a direct service provider in early intervention or direct working experiences with children under the age of eight with diverse abilities and/or disabilities including at-risk young children is required
- Field supervision experience in undergraduate/graduate early childhood and/or early childhood special education teacher preparation program is highly desirable
- Experience in distance learning or online learning and education is highly desirable
- Experience working with parents/families of young children with diverse abilities is highly desirable
- Experience facilitating access to inclusive education classroom curricula for young children with diverse abilities is highly desirable
All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct protected class nondiscrimination and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies related retaliation and compliance with accommodations regarding disability pregnancy or related conditions and religion. All employees are also designated as responsible employees and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIEs contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures Office of Institutional Equity ().
Note: This job description outlines this roles general responsibilities qualifications and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties responsibilities and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the universitys needs.
Assistant Teaching Professor - IECE
Department of Teaching and Learning College of Education
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Salary Range: $50000 - $55000 / academic year. This position isExemptfrom the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: Hybrid
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- CU Advantage
Because this appointment is temporary you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to members of the university staff under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave medical or retirement benefits. However you are eligible to accrue sick leave and you will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.
Summary
The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Instructor position to begin August 2024. We are seeking an experienced professional with in-depth knowledge ineducationwith a specialization in inclusive early childhood education early childhood special education and/or early childhood leadership. Primaryteaching and advising responsibilities willbe in the Inclusive Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts Inclusive Early Childhood Leadership Bachelor of Innovation and/or Special Education courses across multiple programs. We are particularly interested in applicants who have a strong interest in inclusive innovative and collaborative approaches to teacher education especially school/university partnerships that leverage technology to enhance access.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience expertise or interest in rural and distance education.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Teach four courses each semester (fall and spring) primarily at the undergraduate level
- Mentor and advise students
- Attend monthly department meetings and regular program meetings
- Create highly engaging learning experiences related to course outcomes
- Gather and assess evidence of student learning in accordance with course expectations
- Use effective distance and online learning methods when needed
- Respond to student learning needs in a timely manner
- Implement culturally responsive practices
- Develop thorough syllabi and Canvas content OR follow the provided syllabus and Canvas content for the course
- Engage in continuous curriculum and program review and development
- Actively engage in authorization/accreditation processes
- Serve on department college and university committees
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of best practices in both inclusive education and adult learning methods
- Ability to orchestrate engaging distance learning experiences
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students faculty staff and the public
- Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding critical and sensitive information records and reports
- Ability to work in partnership with colleagues and faculty
- Multicultural competence and a demonstrated commitment to all people
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: June 20 2025
- Potential 1st virtual interview date:June 24 2025
- Potential final virtual interview date: June 30 2025
- Expected start date:August 18 2025
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Employment Type
Full-Time
