Senior Instructor, REM Program, 50% Time

University of Colorado Denver

Title: Senior Instructor, REM program

FTE: Part-time, 0.5 FTE

Salary Range: $35,000 to $37,000 at 50% time

Position #00638771 - Requisition #35062

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About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

About the School of Education & Human Development

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 equity-minded and inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to eradicating inequalities and discrimination. We champion 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 - diverse in race, ethnicity, economic resources, nationality, language, fluency, ability, geography, first-generation status, age, gender, sexual identity, veteran status, and cultural and faith practice - 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 in fostering student opportunity and statewide 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. The plan seeks to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of the university's operations to create a more vibrant and equitable learning environment. To read the full statement, click here: https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan

Job Description

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

The Research and Evaluation (REM) program is currently seeking an instructor in research and evaluation methods and analytic techniques. Faculty filling this position will assume a leadership role in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education across multiple programs in the college. This requires established expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods as well as expertise in evaluation and measurement methods. The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced REM courses; advising students at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels; supporting the ongoing refinement and advancement of the REM program.

What you will do:

• Teach courses across the range of degree programs including teaching a range of face-to-face, hybrid, remote, and online courses for undergraduate, Master's, EdD, PsyD, and PhD students across SEHD. Specific courses include but are not limited to: Intro Research, Research in Schools, Survey Methods, Basic Stats, Intermediate Stats, Multivariate Statistics, Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Program Evaluation, Advanced Measurement.

• Support program development and participate in the development and implementation of a strategic process for recruiting students, especially underrepresented groups, into REM.

• Provide supervision and mentoring of REM students.

• Participate in faculty meetings; provide committee service in the REM program, in SEHD, CU Denver, and in the REM professional field.

This position involves working closely with students where the person may become aware of campus safety issues that may need to be reported as part of CU's commitment to compliance with the Clery Act. The person in this role will receive the related training and be required to submit data once per year to the campus Clery Act team. For more information about our commitment to campus safety as it relates to this law, please visit https://www.ucdenver.edu/emergencymanagement/clery-act

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

• A doctorate in research methodologies or closely related discipline.

• Recent leadership and applied work outside of academia.

• Ability to provide insight into the wide variety of REM course applications outside of academia.

• Demonstrated success in teaching doctoral and master's level courses in REM.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience teaching REM in relation to power, privilege, and social justice issues.

• Evidence of success mentoring and chairing thesis and dissertations.

• Evidence of success getting grants and collaborating with other faculty, specifically serving as the methodologist.

• Evidence of evaluation studies along with research studies.

• Experience working with community agencies and other institutions.

• Demonstrated success building curriculum to establish a program of study for multiple students and concentration needs.

Conditions of Employment

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19, but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronaviru

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 $35,000 to $37,000 at 50% time.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefit

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to complete applications received by October 9th, 2024 Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

TENATIVE SEARCH TIMELINE:

Interviews may take place in November.

The expected start date is January 2025.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualification

• A current CV/resume

• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

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.

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations 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.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Questions about the position should be directed to Nancy Leech, Nancy.Leech@ucdenver.edu

Questions about the application process should be directed to SEHD HR, sehdhr@ucdenver.edu