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Assistant Professor - Military Leader Development
Department of Counseling and Human Services, College of Education
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
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.
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.
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
Benefits at a Glance
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:
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
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. 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. 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.
Department
C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Date
Nov 3, 2026
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
Phillip Morris
Posting Contact Email
pmorris@uccs.edu
Position Number
00460307
Assistant Professor - Military Leader Development
Department of Counseling and Human Services, College of Education
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
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.
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.
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
Benefits at a Glance
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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.)
- 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
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
- 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
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. 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. 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.
Department
C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Date
Nov 3, 2026
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
Phillip Morris
Posting Contact Email
pmorris@uccs.edu
Position Number
00460307
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000