Assistant Professor - Military Leader Development

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

Assistant Professor - Military Leader Development

Department of Counseling and Human Services, 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: $65,000 - $70,000 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 In Person / On-site

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Summary

The Department of Military Leader Development is seeking exceptional candidates to apply for a newly created tenure-track, experienced Assistant or Associate Professor position in our Military Leader Development programs. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Leadership or closely related field and be able to teach Military Leader Development core courses across the undergraduate and graduate programs.

The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of active-duty military populations and be able to instruct enlisted (SNCO) and officer (FGO) groups. The successful candidate will be a resource and instructional support for program instructors and have thorough understanding of the application of Human Domain Leadership and Military Leader Development. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate personal awareness related to the role of the leader developer educator, including setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries and practicing appropriate self-care, serving as a role model for students, site supervisors, and adjunct faculty.

This is a 9-month academic year appointment beginning in August 2027.

Essential Functions

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

• Teach a 2/3 course load per academic year as assigned
• Maintain an advising caseload of graduate and undergraduate students
• Conduct program-related applied research and scholarly activities
• Teach graduate and undergraduate Military Leader Development specialty courses
• Supervise Military Leader Development students fieldwork and practicum
• Teach Military Leader Development core courses
• Actively participate in departmental, college and university committees as needed
• Collaborate and support ROTC programs
• Collaborate and support existing military partnerships and participate in relevant steering committees
• Develop new programs with community and military partners
• Support the objectives of our military partner communities, organizations, and the profession
• Demonstrate various pedagogical and andragogical approaches to enhance student learning, including the use of technology in and outside of the classroom (Canvas, etc.)

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: 11:59 PM, January 11, 2027
• Potential first round virtual interview dates: Week of January 25, 2027
• Potential final round virtual or in person interview dates: February 15 - 26, 2027
• Start date: August 16, 2027

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

• Earned doctorate in Leadership (or a closely related field) from a regionally accredited institution is required
• Successful teaching experience in higher education is required
• Teaching experience at the graduate level in credit bearing Human Domain Leadership courses is required
• Earned credentials and/or certificates in Coaching is required
• Experience working as core faculty in graduate level Leadership and Leader Development programs is required
• Experience working with military populations is required
• Administrative program experience as a Faculty Director, Program Director, or similar is required
• Evidence of expertise in Leadership, with emphasis in Human Domain Leadership (Behavioral Science, Coaching, Counseling, Psychology, and Sociology perspectives) is highly desirable
• Expertise with military populations is highly desirable
• Evidence of potential for securing external funds or scholarships through grants or contracts is highly desirable
• Experience with Fee-for-Service contracts between universities and community partners is highly desirable
• Experience and training with evidence-based assessments used in leader development is highly desirable
• The ideal candidate has a defined scholarly agenda
• The ideal candidate has experience creating and developing new programs and partnerships in the Military Leader Development space with military organizations and branches

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.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by 11:59 PM, January 11, 2027, will receive priority review. However, position open until filled.

Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #41525).

Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information.

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.

This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individuals outside the U.S.

Candidates must already be in the United States with valid work authorization or an employment-based visa. The university will not initiate sponsorship for those who do not currently hold a U.S. work visa or authorization. If you already have valid U.S. work authorization or are on a visa that permits employment, we welcome your application.

Applicants should either reside in Colorado or be prepared to relocate within two months of starting employment. We’re excited to welcome new team members and will provide support and resources to help make your transition to Colorado as smooth as possible

Application Materials Required

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below

Application Materials Instructions

In order for an application to be considered, applicants must label each required attachment with the relevant title, attach the required six (6) documents and check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in the submission for a complete application package. An incomplete application package will not be reviewed.

Additional Attachment: Include a Statement of Leadership Philosophy

Statements of Teaching Philosophy and an example of at least one scholarly article are also required as part of the application.

The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions.