Faculty Mentor - Alternative Licensure

Faculty Mentor
- Alternative Licensure - 37246 Faculty

Faculty Mentor
- Alternative Licensure Department of Teaching and Learning, 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 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.

Get to know about our program, Accelerating Careers in Teaching (ACT), here:

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

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 of Faculty Mentors in the Department of Teaching and Learning from 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 This posting is for alternate semesters July-Oct 2026;
Nov-Feb 2026-27;
Mar-Jun 2027. Positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as business needs arise. Candidates whose experience and qualifications best match the needs of the program may be contacted regarding next steps. The faculty mentor will be available from July 1 to June 30 for all three ACT alternate schedules below. ACT I:
July 1 – October 31 ACT II:
November 1 – February 28 ACT III:
March 1 – June 30 The University of Colorado…