"Assistant Teaching Professor - IECE"

Assistant Teaching Professor - IECE

Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education

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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 Teaching Professor to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: Primarily On-Site

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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 2026. We are seeking an experienced professional with in-depth knowledge in education with a specialization in inclusive early childhood education, early childhood special education, and/or early childhood leadership. Primary teaching and advising responsibilities will be 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.

Additionally, the faculty member will develop and refine teaching and assessment practices; advise students; contribute to the COE's assessment and reauthorization initiatives; and participate in program, department, college, and community meetings.

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.
• 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: February 22, 2026, 11:59 PM
• Potential first round, virtual, interview dates: February 26-27, 2026
• Potential final round, in person, interview dates: March 9-20, 2026
• Potential start date: August 17, 2026

Qualifications:

• Earned Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Education, or closely related field is required.
• Experience as a licensed early childhood educator is required.
• Experience teaching in university-level early childhood education teacher preparation programs, both in-person and online (synchronous and asynchronous) is highly desired.
• Field supervision experience in undergraduate and/or graduate early childhood and/or early childhood special education teacher preparation program 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.