Assistant Teaching Professor of Education Foundations

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Assistant Teaching Professor
Working Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Education Foundations
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $80,000
Position #00643554 - Requisition #39135

About the University of Colorado Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs.
The school's degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools, agencies, and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs, an educational specialist degree, 13 master's degrees in multiple program areas, and two undergraduate degrees, along with many licenses, endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact on fostering opportunity achievement, and success across rural, urban, and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening, online and hybrid class options.
Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts, community colleges, and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices, relevant student learning opportunities that build careers, positive outcomes for partner institutions, and outstanding research publications cited around the world.
In 2024, SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report.
The School of Education & Human Development's strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive practices, and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching, research, and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. To read the full statement, click here: https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan

Job Description
Assistant Teaching Professor of Education Foundations
What you will do:
* Teach face-to-face, hybrid, remote, and online undergraduate, masters and doctoral courses in Education Foundations and related areas.
* Advise and mentor graduate students and chair dissertation and Doctoral Research Project committees.
* Chair and serve on dissertation and Doctoral Research Project (DRP) committees.
* Infuse diversity, equity, & social justice content in all undergraduate and graduate level courses.
* Promote the expansion of the program's inclusion of and connection with international partners and members of Denver's diverse communities.
* Participate in faculty meetings; provide committee service in the EDFN program, in the School of Education and Human Development, and at CU Denver.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
* A doctorate in Education Studies and Research or related fields.
* An academic background with an emphasis in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Demonstrated success or potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to social justice, PreK-12 and higher education, and education leadership.
* Demonstrated success or potential for graduate and undergraduate level teaching.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
* Demonstrated competencies/success in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in critical theories, epistemologies, education foundations, culturally and linguistically diverse education, equity and diversity.
* Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students in instruction, advising, and mentoring activities.

Conditions of Employment
This is a full-time (9-month) academic year clinical teaching position. Opportunity for summer teaching is available.
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.
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu .

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $80,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by March 27, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
* A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
* Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
* Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).
* This position requires 3 confidential letters of recommendation. Please submit names, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three recommendation providers who have specific knowledge of the skills you possess that apply to this position. We will request reference letters from your contacts at a later stage in the search process.
* Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to submit selected portfolio materials such as: examples of current course syllabi, evaluations of teaching effectiveness, philosophy of teaching, courses taught to date, partnership activities, and involvement with members of diverse communities.

Questions related to the application process or submission of application materials should be directed to SEHD HR - SEHDHR@ucdenver.edu
Questions related the faculty position should be directed to the search committee chair: Margarita Bianco. Margarita.Bianco@ucdenver.edu

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.