Senior Instructor

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Senior Instructor
Working Title: Senior Instructor
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $74,000
Position #00683336 - Requisition #39613

About the University of Colorado Denver
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The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Senior Instructor in the School Psychology program.
The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs.
The school's degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools, agencies, and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs, an educational specialist degree, 13 master's degrees in multiple program areas, and two undergraduate degrees, along with many licenses, endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact on fostering opportunity achievement, and success across rural, urban, and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening, online and hybrid class options.
Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts, community colleges, and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices, relevant student learning opportunities that build careers, positive outcomes for partner institutions, and outstanding research publications cited around the world.
In 2024, SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report.
The School of Education & Human Development's strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive practices, and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching, research, and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. To read the full statement, click here: https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan
The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program in School Psychology is a 100-credit-hour degree program aligned with a practitioner-scholar training model that emphasizes prevention and systemic interventions for individuals from birth to age 21, their families, schools, and communities. Students are provided with a strong foundation in evidence-based, culturally responsive, socially just, and collaborative school psychological theory and practice. The CU Denver PsyD program is one of only a handful of programs in the country to offer an optional Bilingual School Psychology concentration. The PsyD program is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation and is also approved by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

Senior Instructor
This is a 1-year appointment and may be renewed on a year-to-year basis
What you will do:
* Support the bilingual program area concentration, including teaching relevant courses, advising and supervising students, and collaborating to create fieldwork opportunities.
* Develop and deliver professional development opportunities related to assessing multilingual learners and the provision of multilingual psychological services.
* Oversee our assessment clinic, including supervising students (in English and Spanish), doing outreach, and administrative responsibilities.
* Teach graduate classes in the school psychology program; for example: psychological assessment, multicultural interventions and assessment, supervision, psychopathology, applied behavior assessment, field experience supervision (6-9 credit hours per semester), or other selected courses
* Infuse multicultural and advocacy content in all courses
* Assist in recruiting, retaining, and advising school psychology students
* Serve on doctoral committees
* Fulfill service responsibilities to the program, school, university, and the profession

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
* Doctoral degree in School Psychology from an APA accredited program
* Bilingual in English and Spanish
* Prior experience as a school psychologist, including providing services in Spanish
* Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Colorado
* Prior school psychology-related supervision experience

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
* Completion of an APA-accredited internship
* Experience working in a clinical setting, including conducting psychological assessments
* A minimum of 3 years of experience working as a school psychologist
* Prior graduate teaching experience
* Prior supervision of clinical trainees
* Experience designing professional learning experiences

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Commitment to training school psychologists to work with culturally and linguistically minoritized populations
* A theoretical orientation consistent with broadly defined school mental health service programs.

Conditions of Employment
* This is a full-time academic year (9-month), non-tenure-track Senior Instructor (50% teaching, 50% administrative) in the School Psychology Program. The position includes serving as the coordinator of our bilingual specialization and coordinating and supervising assessment services in our clinic. The position is located in Denver, Colorado, and is not remote. Opportunity for summer teaching may be available. The position will start in Fall 2026.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu .

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $70,000 - $74,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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Application Deadline
* Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by May 12, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
* A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
* Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
* Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).
* Selected portfolio materials such as: teaching philosophy, listing of courses taught to date along with course syllabi and evaluations of teaching effectiveness, partnership activities, and involvement with members of bilingual and minoritized communities.

Address inquiries about the application process or submission of application materials to: SEHDHR@ucdenver.edu.

Address inquiries regarding the faculty position to the search committee chair: Dr. Franci Crepeau-Hobson; franci.crepeau-hobson@ucdenver.edu

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment