School of Education Instructor - Counseling and Career Development Pool; faculty

Position Summary

The School of Education seeks applications between January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the Counseling and Career Development program for the 2025 - 2026 academic year.

Instructors teach face-to-face graduate-level courses in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollments and need. Successful candidates may also be asked to provide clinical supervision and coordination of students  practicum and/or internship experiences. Reappointment may depend upon performance and the availability of funding.

Details of the School of Education and its faculty, programs, and courses are available on the web page. Please contact the program coordinator to discuss any instructional opportunities.

Required

• Earned masters degree in counseling or counselor education
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, Licensed Professional Counselor Eligible in Colorado, and/or Colorado Educator License - Professional School Counselor Endorsement
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and/or clinical supervision in the areas of Counseling and Career Development curriculum

Preferred

• Earned doctorate degree from a CACREP accredited program
• Experience teaching graduate students via face-to-face and distance technologies
• Training and experience in counseling with diverse populations
• Evidence of or potential for scholarship and publication commensurate with a research university

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Salary: $1,666.67 per credit hour instruction; $50,000 base salary

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