Adjunct Hiring Pool - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

About the University

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. Since its founding in 1889, UNC has been a transformational force for its students, ranking #1 in social mobility according to CollegeNet's 2022 Social Mobility Index. The university is dedicated to providing faculty and staff with the support needed to succeed as professionals, educators, and in their personal lives.

About the Role

This position is an open pool posting for the Department of Leadership Policy & Development, targeting a target hire date of August 1, 2025. The pool is designed to fill vacancies for the Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 academic terms. Applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available.

In this role, you will teach Master's, Educational Specialist, and Education Doctoral degree students, as well as principal and administrator licensure students. A key component of the position involves supervising doctoral research and dissertations. This is an adjunct faculty role within the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies field.

Hiring Process & Application

Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past its expiration date of May 31, 2026, must reapply at that time. The successful candidate will be required to submit original transcripts within one month of hire and must satisfactorily complete a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States after a conditional offer is made.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing an educational and working environment that offers equal opportunity to all members of the community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against those who oppose discriminatory practices or participate in investigative proceedings is strictly prohibited.

The university is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Inquiries regarding accommodations for the application or interview process should be directed to the Human Resources department.

Note: This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature and approval by the Board of Trustees.