"Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure"

Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure

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 faculty mentors to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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.

Get to know about our program, Accelerating Careers in Teaching (ACT), here: https://coe.uccs.edu/teaching-learning/accelerating-careers-teaching

Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

What We Offer

Salary Range: $850 / student for each term (three terms). This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Benefits: This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits, including eligibility, is located at: http://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

Work Location: The majority of teacher supervision occurs in-person. Due to specific location and programming, some alternative teacher candidates, however, may require hybrid or remote supervision.

Summary:

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Faculty Mentors in the Department of Teaching and Learning from which future appointments of temporary, non-tenure track positions for supervising alternative teacher licensure candidates may be drawn. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester, per ACT scheduling. Faculty Mentor appointments are not eligible for group health and life insurance benefits or vacation leave accrual. Temporary Faculty Mentor appointments will accrue sick leave.

Qualified applicants will be placed in the department pool and will be considered for part-time departmental needs to mentor alternative licensure candidates in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and K-12 education in the Department of Teaching & Learning.

Essential Functions:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct formal and informal lesson observations in-person or via video observation tool (GoReact) to evaluate, provide feedback to, and set goals with candidates
• Assess candidates' work submitted in an assessment database (lesson plans, lesson reflections, video analysis assignments, critical reflections, etc.)
• Complete dispositional assessments for candidates
• Complete a summative evaluation of each candidate's performance at the end of each Act
• Score candidates' summative program portfolios
• Enter documentation into an assessment database
• Conduct regular communication with school site personnel to address concerns, provide information about school policies and programs, clarify expectations, and discuss candidates' growth and needs
• Meet with each candidate individually once or more per month
• Facilitate monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings with candidates
• Provide responsive mentoring, advice, and coaching to candidates in a timely manner
• Attend monthly meetings for UCCS Faculty Mentors

The faculty mentor will be available from July 1 to June 30 to be present for all three ACTs listed below.

Accelerated Careers in Teaching (ACT) programs are annual and held on an alternate schedule than a semester:

• ACT I: July 1 – October 31
• ACT II: October 31 – February 28
• ACT III: March 1 – June 30

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Earned Master's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
• Professional teaching experience is required
• Experience working directly with children in a classroom (Pre-K - 12) setting is required
• Previous experience mentoring pre-service teachers is highly desirable

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #37246). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A cover letter 2. A current CV/Resume When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.