Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Education (Tenure-Track)

Working at Regis University As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis? Job Summary: The Division of Education at Regis University invites applications for a full-time, tenuretrack faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning August 2027. This position is dedicated to on-ground, traditional (in-person) undergraduate teaching within our education program. The Department is engaged in a significant curricular redesign initiative. The faculty member in this role will serve as a core member of the design team, contributing directly to the development of the revised program. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar to teach courses in foundations of education, and elementary reading or mathematics content, methods, and assessment, as well as courses focused on culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) learners, while contributing to program development, advising, and service. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities Teach on-ground, in-person undergraduate courses in the teacher preparation program, including foundations, assessment, and elementary reading or mathematic content-area, methods, and assessment courses, as well as a course focused on culturally and linguistically diverse learners Maintain regular on-campus presence for classes, office hours, advising, and meetings Advise undergraduate education majors Engage in scholarly activity appropriate to rank Participate in divisional, college, and university service Support program accreditation and continuous improvement effort Serve on the Committee on Teacher Education at Regis and act as the primary point of contact for the on-ground Elementary Education program. About the Division of Education at Regis University The Division of Education at Regis University prepares educators and leaders through both traditional and post-traditional pathways. On the undergraduate side, we offer traditional on-ground coursework leading to initial teacher licensure, with a strong emphasis on face to-face instruction and field-based experience. The Division also serves post-traditional and graduate students through online offerings, including a range of graduate and licensure programs. Across all programs, our faculty are committed to preparing licensed, classroom-ready educators and leaders equipped to serve diverse K12 populations. The Division of Education is part of Regis College, the traditional liberal arts college of Regis University, which is a Hispanic Serving Institution, serving approximately 2000 traditional undergraduate students (~60% of whom are students of color; ~30% of whom are first generation college students). Required Qualifications Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field completed by start date. Demonstrated ability or experience teaching traditional, on-ground undergraduate courses in foundations and assessment of education and elementary reading or mathematics instruction, teaching methods, and assessment Demonstrated expertise or experience related to culturally and linguistically diverse learners, multicultural education, or instruction for Multilingual Learners (ML/ELL). Evidence of effective face-to-face undergraduate teaching Commitment to preparing pre-service teachers for diverse K12 classrooms Record of (or potential for) scholarship, presentations, or publications in teacher education K12 classroom teaching experience Preferred Qualifications Experience with curriculum design and accreditation processes Strong literacy/reading background, to include Science of Reading training. Professional development, mentoring, and/or instructional coaching experience Bilingual or multilingual proficiency Demonstrated success at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) or similar experience with an institution or program focused on fostering success of students of color Instructions to Applicants: Please submit the following documents with your application: Letter of interest addressing qualifications above/Cover Letter Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of research, including evidence of research productivity or potential In addition, please send three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidates demonstrated abilities and/or potential as an undergraduate teacher and mentor, directly to Jami Thompson at jthompson027@regis.edu. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Rona McCall at rmccall@regis.edu. Current employees, please submit an application by logging into Workday. Click on the Career Worklet and access the internal site. This position will remain posted until filled, with a preferred application deadline of October 12, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration. Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes: Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents Paid Mission Leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection. The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Options for flexible work arrangements based on position. You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below. 26-27 Employee Benefits Summary or https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/offices-and-services/human-resources/regis-university-employee-benefits-guide.pdf Pay Rate: $60,000-$64,000/ annually, commensurate with qualifications Application Deadline: Careers at Regis University | Regis University Since 1877, Regis University has been using our Jesuit background to provide an education for men and women of all ages and faiths and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola Regis University seeks to build a more just and humane world through transformative education at the frontiers of faith, reason and culture. In everything, Regis shepherds the development of the whole person in relation to the common good, asking, "How ought we to live?" In accordance, with our Catholic, Jesuit values, and in accordance with our mission, Regis University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our increasingly diverse student body, which includes students of all backgrounds, including those from historically-marginalized backgrounds, to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The key Jesuit values of cura personalis, magis, men and women for and with others, unity of mind and heart, contemplatives in action, and finding God in all things are the foundations on which we work. Through an understanding and assimilation of these values, it is expected that our employees will advance the Universitys mission in the work they do to support the students, the University and the community, thereby accomplishing the Universitys strategic objectives and Jesuit Catholic education mission. Regis University is committed to maintaining a humane atmosphere in which the civil rights of every individual are recognized and respected. Regis University does not unlawfully discriminate in either the provision of educational services or in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Within this context, Regis University does reserve the right to give employment preference to persons who demonstrate by word and practice a commitment to the Universitys mission and educational goals. This statement is intended to indicate clearly that the University is morally committed to the principles of nondiscrimination that we want to do this rather than just have to by law. Regis University's Northwest Campus is the main campus and administrative hub, located in Denver, Colorado. Regis University has one additional campus in Thornton, Colorado. Contact Human Resources Department of Human Resources K-4 3333 Regis Boulevard Denver, CO 80221-1099 Telephone: 303.458.4161 hrinfo@regis.edu Employee Benefits At Regis University, we know benefits are important to an employees financial security and sense of well-being. Regis University is pleased to offer employees a competitive benefits package designed to enhance the employees quality of life. Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, retirement and disability plans. View the Regis Benefits Guide Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The Regis University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is now available. This report includes crime statistics for all of Regis campuses that include the Northwest Denver Campus, and the Thornton Campus. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains the previous three years of Clery Act crimes that occurred on campus, in certain non-Campus buildings (property owned or controlled by Regis University), and on our public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from our campuses. The report also includes policies concerning campus security, Violence Against Women Act, drug and alcohol policies, and fire safety. You can request a copy of this report by contacting Campus Safety at 303-458-4122, or by using this link: 2024-annual-security-and-fire-safety-report.pdf