Job Details

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Requisition Number: 61048
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary


The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering, in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor. This position will support the Department of Mechanical Engineering and fulfillment of the department's educational mission, with a particular focus on both undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of design and manufacturing.

This is a non-tenure track appointment, and the position will report to the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The anticipated start date for this position is August 14, 2025.

This position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Teaching rank.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are


The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado's flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus, is ranked as a top 10 public graduate engineering program and a top 20 undergraduate engineering program, with multiple specialty programs ranked in the top 20 as well. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 115 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master's students, and 1,000 PhD students. Our college recently updated its strategic vision to include three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We assert that a diverse faculty is necessary for achieving these goals and our campus diversity plan. We believe that our college's success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college.

More than 1,200 students and over 60 faculty members in the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering form an innovative and nurturing community in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Students work together to learn the fundamentals of the field and engage in rigorous, team-based experiences addressing real-world problems. That dedication to professional development extends beyond graduation, with an alumni network of 5,000+ professionals of which more than 200 volunteer with the department annually. The department's award-winning faculty tackle societal challenges through technological innovation impacting the environment, security, and human health.

Additional information regarding our academic programs can be found here.


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• The typical distribution of work for this role is 80% teaching and 20% leadership and service.
• The selected candidate will be offered a multi-year contract which may be renewable; specific term length will vary based on start date.
• The position involves teaching five engineering courses per academic year on the CU-Boulder campus, beginning the Fall 2025 semester.

What You Should Know

• The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2025; however, a later start date may be negotiated.

What We Can Offer

• The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank is $98,000 - $106,000 academic year salary.
• Qualified candidates will be considered for Associate Teaching Professor rank. The full salary range is $98,000 - $120,000 dependent on rank.
• A relocation stipend is available within CEAS guidelines.
• In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; a relocation and dual career assistance program; and teaching, research, and professional development.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require


Assistant Teaching Professor:

• Candidate must have earned a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

Or

• A master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field and at least three years of experience teaching or working in a related industry.

Associate Teaching Professor:

• For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Associate Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must also have a minimum 6 years of teaching mechanical engineering or a closely related field at a higher education level and meet unit criteria at this level.

What You Will Need

• Successful applicants would have demonstrated strong teaching ability and will be able to teach both lecture and lab-based courses.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate engineering education and active engagement in the mechanical engineering field.
• An interest in improving both undergraduate and graduate engineering education is desirable.

Special Instructions


To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF files:

1. Cover Letter: Describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals.
2. Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae.
3. A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body (2-3 pages).
4. Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Statement: In this statement, describe your experience and demonstrated ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your teaching, and/or service to the benefit of student learning, campus culture, and society. Please provide details on your track record, calibrated to your career stage, that outlines your teaching, or leadership/service activities to advance DEI and the role you played in these efforts. In addition, describe your specific plans for advancing DEI as a potential faculty member in Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. (1-2 pages).
• Information about the departments inclusive excellence strategy can be found here.
• Additional guidance on writing this statement is available here.
5. Names and contact information for one or more references: Contact information for at least one reference who may be contacted as the search progresses. Please include name(s), job title(s), phone number(s), and email address(es). Separately during the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and contact information for at least one reference who may submit a letter of recommendation later in the search process. This is allowed to be the same individual.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by February 9, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (search by job title or by requisition #61048). Background checks will be conducted for all final applicants.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Associate-Teaching-Professor-in-Mechanical-Engineering/61048







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