The University of Colorado Denver School Psychology (PsyD) program invites applications for a full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) Senior Instructor position.
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at 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 under 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 for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $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, reasonable estimate of the 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
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by May 27, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Application Materials Required
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Additional Attachments (Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below)
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Denver
Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 30062 – SEHD DEAN
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: May 11, 2026, 12:03:44 PM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: SEHD HR
Posting Contact Email: sehdhr@ucdenver.edu
Position Number: 00683336
Required Application Materials
To apply, please visit:
http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers
Please 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
- 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
About the School Psychology Program and the University of Colorado Denver
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.
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.
We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful 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 $665 million.
To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit:
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About the School of Education & Human Development
The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the Senior Instructor position 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
- Two undergraduate degrees
- Many licenses, endorsements, and certificates
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 on personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered, community-focused research.
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.
Strategic Plan:
https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan
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