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Assistant Teaching Professor - Honors Program
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Position Number: 5902779
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Teaching Professor - Honors Program

Requisition Number: 61005
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

The Arts & Sciences Honors Program (A&S Honors) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a 100% Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) position, rostered in A&S Honors. A 100% appointment would be comprised of eight courses per year (four per semester). This is an 85% teaching, 15% service appointment. A&S Honors is an interdisciplinary program representing a wide range of fields of study in the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts & humanities. While we are open to considering candidates from many disciplines, candidates in fields including but not limited to biology, biochemistry, chemistry, integrative physiology, psychology, neuroscience, environmental studies, economics, and political science are especially encouraged to apply. If you are not sure whether your field is something we're open to considering, we encourage you to apply regardless.
The appointment will initially be for three years, with the possibility of three to five-year reappointments thereafter. The position has a start date of August 14, 2025. The position requires being in-person and on campus during the 9-month academic year. 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 Arts & Sciences Honors Program (A&S Honors) is an interdisciplinary enrichment program for students who want to add something extra to their experience at the University of Colorado Boulder's College of Arts & Sciences. We provide a community for highly motivated and academically engaged undergraduate students through opportunities for intellectual engagement in honors courses, co-curricular and academic-inspired events, and honors thesis research and creative work.
As a program housed across all Arts & Sciences departments, we strive to take an intersectional approach to the lived experiences, backgrounds, identities, positions, and perspectives of students, faculty, and staff. We value all members of the CU community and recognize the historical and continuing inequities in preparation for, access to, and success in higher education, including at CU Boulder.
The College of Arts & Sciences is the academic home to all five of the university's Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university's four National Medal of Science winners, eight MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 23 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation's leading research institutions.
For more information on A&S Honors, please visit our website.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Teaching small (~17 student), seminar-style courses at the undergraduate lower and upper-division level.
Participating in departmental service, including but not limited to hosting events, mentoring students, serving on committees, serving the Department and the broader campus community, etc.
Teaching and service may be split between A&S Honors and the Honors Residential Academic Program, although the teaching position will be rostered in A&S Honors.

What You Should Know

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage faculty to apply who will enrich our community and further our strategic priorities. This is a non-tenure, teaching track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. The position will work with the Honors Program Director and their cognate department to determine courses taught. While we are open to considering candidates from many disciplines, candidates in fields including but not limited to biology, biochemistry, chemistry, integrative physiology, psychology, neuroscience, environmental studies, economics, and political science are especially encouraged to apply. If you are not sure whether your field qualifies, we encourage you to apply regardless.

What We Can Offer

We can offer an academic year salary of $55,982 for a hire in the Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences, or $65,622 for a hire in the Natural sciences, commensurate with discipline and experience.

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

Ph.D. from an accredited university; experience teaching college undergraduates

What You Will Need

Successful candidates will possess a record of superior classroom teaching in introductory and higher-level classes in their discipline and a willingness to engage with Honors students through co-curricular and enrichment activities. An ability and desire to teach in small discussion-style seminar settings is required.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Syllabus/Syllabi: please provide syllabus and teaching evaluations for at least two different undergraduate courses you have taught.
Teaching/Course Evaluations
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Transcripts/Proof of Degree
List of References (Used for Phone Reference Checks)

Additionally, during the application process you will need to enter contact information for two references who may be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses. These names can be the same as your references (Used for Phone Reference Checks)
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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-Teaching-Professor-Honors-Program/61005