Senior Instructor, School Psychology, Bilingual Program, Part-time

University of Colorado Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Senior Instructor
Working Title: Senior Instructor, School Psychology Bilingual Program, Part-time
FTE: Part-time, 0.3 FTE
Salary Range: $22,800 to $24,000 at 0.30 FTE
Position #00603127 - Requisition #37594

About the University of Colorado - Denver
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 bachelors, 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 $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, 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. 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 *
As a senior instructor within the Bilingual Program in the School Psychology program, this person will be a leader in advancing this program, as well as bilingual services to the community and professional spaces. The Bilingual program at CU Denver is one of a handful of doctoral-level programs nationwide, and the only one in Colorado. Approximately one-third of the students in the School Psychology doctoral program enroll in this program (on average four students per year). This is an optional program for students with intermediate to advanced fluency in Spanish. Doctoral students in this program learn how to approach bilingual learners, families, and communities with an asset orientation. The program consists of two required courses, a practicum component, a year-long supervision course, and Spanish language proficiency assessments. This ensures that graduates are proficient in another language to provide psychoeducational services. The program also strives to create culturally and linguistically responsive practitioners, that serve as advocates in school and clinical settings.
This position is expected to be at 0.3 FTE for fall 2025 (12 hours per week) without benefits, with a potential FTE increase over time.

Senior Instructor, School Psychology Bilingual Program, Part-time
What you will do:
Fall 2025 (0.3 FTE):
* Update website and informational materials pertaining to the CU Denver bilingual program
* Ensure student progress and completion of CU Denver bilingual program requirements
* Create additional sustainable revenue streams by designing and offering virtual professional learning opportunities for bilingual school psychologists across the country
* Create a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychoeducational assessment clinic (virtual) to support districts across the state in need of bilingual school psychology consultation and evaluations (revenue generating)
* Market services and collaborate with fiscal representatives for revenue generation
* Coordinate bilingual practicum placements for students in the CU Denver Bilingual School Psychology program and vetting sites and supervisors
* Increase collaborations and community relationships with schools, clinical settings, and agencies that support multilingual families while increasing the visibility of CU Denver and our services

Spring 2026 and beyond (Dependent on revenue generation and performance, increase of FTE to 0.5):
* All duties as described above
* Serve as program faculty, contributing to program needs and service to the program and SEHD
* Graduate advising for students in the bilingual program
* Teaching the year-long supervision class for students in the bilingual program (once per month, year long class, with additional supervision as needed)
* Provide information sessions about the bilingual program for interested applicants, as well as current PsyD students interested in the program

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
* Doctorate in School Psychology
* Licensure as a Psychologist or license eligible
* Advanced proficiency in the Spanish language (speaking, writing, reading)
* Experience delivering psychological services in Spanish
* Experience working as a school psychologist
* Training pertaining to culturally and linguistically responsive psychological service provision
* Experience providing professional learning opportunities or teaching at the college or graduate level
* Knowledge of virtual psychological assessment strategies and high proficiency in technological applications

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
* Licensure or license eligible as a psychologist in Colorado
* Three or more years of experience as a school psychologist
* Experience delivering psychological services in Spanish in a school setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge and experience with school/district/university partnerships
* Knowledge and experience in professional learning design, and mentoring
* Knowledge and experience in working with culturally and linguistically minoritized communities, schools, and children.
* Proficiency in using computers for technical writing, project planning, communications, and dissemination.
* Ability to provide leadership to coordinate and manage complex tasks related to developing partnerships with schools and districts, designing flexible and high-quality professional learning for school psychologists and aligned disciplines
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution and partnering institutions.
* Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Conditions of Employment
This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. Tasks such as providing professional learning opportunities, conducting psychoeducational assessments, and teaching will require in-person work structures. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements
The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

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 $22,800 to $24,000 at 30% 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/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 statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by September 22, 2025. 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, interest in the position, and description of Spanish-language abilities as they pertain to the role.
* Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
* Three professional references including name, phone number, and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Bryn Harris, bryn.harris@ucdenver.edu
Questions about their application process should be directed to SEHD HR: sehdhr@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.