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Assistant Professor

Position Number: 6908526
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Education - Special Education

Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Assistant Professor - 38623 Faculty

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

Assistant Professor

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 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: $66,000 - 68,000 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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Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
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Summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education. This position resides within the Department of Teaching and Learning of the College of Education (COE) and will begin Fall 2026.

The typical time allocation for tenure-track and tenured faculty in the COE is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service. The teaching load for this position is five classes per academic year (reduction to four classes for the first academic year), some of which may be online, hybrid or at off-campus locations, with the potential for additional teaching opportunities during the summer. Additionally, the faculty member will develop and refine teaching and assessment practices; maintain an active research agenda; 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:

The faculty member will be responsible for teaching, research, and service/leadership per the COE Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure Guidelines. Primary teaching and advising responsibilities (40%), will be in graduate and undergraduate programs in Special Education and the undergraduate program in Inclusive Elementary Education. In research (40%), the faculty member will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department through publications and the pursuit of grants and other sponsored program activities. Service and leadership responsibilities (20%), will be to the profession and scholarly discipline, and will begin at the Program, Department, and College and over time expand to the University and System.

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

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.

Qualifications

Terminal Degree: A Doctoral degree in Special Education or a relevant, closely related discipline is required. The degree must be successfully conferred no later than August 1, 2026.
Scholarship: Clear evidence of an active special education-related research agenda with potential for scholarly contribution is required.
K-12 Expertise: Demonstrated special education excellence and experience in K-12 inclusive school settings is required.
Successful experience working with and supporting students with disabilities in elementary school settings is highly desired.
Experience teaching in university-level special education teacher preparation programs, both in-person and online (synchronous and asynchronous) is highly desired.
Membership and involvement in professional special education organization is highly desired.
Evidence of external funding or strong potential to secure research support is highly desired.
The ideal candidate has established proficiency in outreach and partnership-building between higher education and school district partners.
The ideal candidate has documented successful special education teacher candidate supervision, related clinical experiences knowledge, and familiarity with various teacher evaluation systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Position is open until filled. Applications submitted by February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM, will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/careers (job #38623) Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. 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, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Application Materials Instructions: Application Materials Instructions To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. Cover Letter which clearly demonstrates how the applicant meets minimum and desired qualifications. 2. Resume/CV. Include any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. 3. Unofficial transcript(s) 4. Statement of Research Philosophy and any future research agendas 5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy In order for an application to be considered, applicants must label each required attachment with the relevant title, attach the required documents for this position announcement to the submission and check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in the submission.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40041 - COE-Teaching & Learning

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Feb 6, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lori Unruh Posting Contact Email: lunruh@uccs.edu Position Number: 00460702

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