The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications in the Department of Teaching and Learning Sciences (TLS) for a one-year, nine-month Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a benefited, full-time, one-year visiting appointment (non-tenure track) for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Located in the city of Denver, DU is the oldest and largest independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region with high research activity and enrolls approximately 12,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and professional preparation programs. Denver is quickly becoming one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S. Census data show that Denvers population includes 11.1% Black or African American, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian American, and approximately 1% Native American residents. Situated in this vibrant metropolitan community, the University is committed to building and sustaining a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

TLS department includes areas such as School Psychology, Teacher Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Special Education, Gifted Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education with masters and doctoral degrees, certificates, specializations, and concentrations. The Department is strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is in full accord with the value that DU places on its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates must demonstrate ability to integrate content and issues relating to, and to work effectively with, ethnically/racially diverse populations.

Position Summary

We seek a candidate with a proven record of excellence in teaching, supervision, mentoring/advising, and clinical work, as well as who values our mission of serving the public good and inclusive excellence. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching and service. The ideal candidate demonstrates experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy. The position will require an innovative and critical thinker who can work within a dynamic and inter-professional environment.

Essential Functions

Specific responsibilities include teaching masters, education specialist, and doctoral courses as well as advising graduate students in school psychology program and serving on program, department, and college committees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with diverse populations, with implementation of inclusive principles in the classroom.
• Commitment to teaching excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants are required to have an earned doctorate in school psychology, or a closely related field by the start of the position
• Prior experience in teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience working with diverse populations and demonstrated knowledge, experience, and versatility in inclusive pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the graduate level
• Although the area of specialty is open, we are seeking candidates who can advance our department priorities by teaching courses related to psychological assessment, prevention, intervention, and consultation with family, school, and community professionals.

Application Deadline
Screening of applications will begin on July 20, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Special Instructions
This position will commence on September 1, 2022. Interested candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Questions regarding the application or recruitment process may be directed

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$62,700.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover letter outlining your fit with the position including teaching interests and teaching philosophy
3. Separate one-page statement on how applicants teaching and field experience (if relevant) specifically addresses anti-racism, social justice, and inclusive excellence in education
4. Contact information for three references

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.