Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Education / Teaching
Faculty, University Professor
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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.
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- Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants.**
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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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
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 ofFaculty Mentorsin the Department of Teaching and Learningfrom 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
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