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Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Integrated Design Engineering

Requisition Number: 60993
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary


The Integrated Design Engineering (IDEN) program at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time instructor to teach undergraduate courses. This position is crucial to IDEN's hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to engineering education, with teaching responsibilities in subjects such as Engineering Tools and Analysis (including MATLAB and data acquisition labs), First-Year Engineering Projects, and core courses like Materials or CAD. The instructor will be an active member of the IDEN program, contributing to course development, instructional innovation, and course assessment. This role also includes participation in faculty governance, program and college service, and support of IDEN's partnerships and strategic initiatives across campus. This is a non-tenure track appointment, dedicated to advancing IDEN's unique pedagogy in project-based, student-centered learning. 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.

The Integrated Design Engineering (IDEN) program offers a Bachelor of Science degree accredited under the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) general criteria. IDEN integrates traditional engineering disciplines, such as Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, within a hands-on, interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes design-based and real-world problem-solving. Through our unique approach, students gain expertise in innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, preparing them for diverse career paths and leadership roles across industries.

IDEN is distinguished by its partnerships with other units and programs to deliver engaging, project-based learning experiences. These collaborations foster a community of learning that is inclusive, creative, and reflective of the needs of a global society. Our faculty and staff are committed to inclusive teaching practices, providing a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages growth mindsets, and cultivates psychological safety to support all students in achieving their personal and professional goals.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our program website to understand our educational mission and values, learn more about the IDEN curriculum, and explore ways they can contribute to our program.


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• The typical distribution of work for this role is 80% teaching and 20% leadership and service.
• Your overall course load each Academic Year will be 5 courses. Instructors will teach two to three course sections per semester, with each section typically enrolling 20 to 40 students.
• Courses taught will include two hands-on, interdisciplinary learning courses for first-year students: Engineering Tools and Analysis, First-Year Engineering Projects, and one core engineering course (such as engineering drawing, CAD or materials science).
• Potential to teach additional sophomore or junior-level design courses in the future, with a focus on community engagement, entrepreneurship, and other interdisciplinary themes.
• Leadership and service supports the IDEN program's partnerships and strategic initiatives, including collaboration with college and campus-wide interdisciplinary efforts, student mentorship and advising, fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment, and leading events, training, and other community-building activities for students, alumni, and faculty.

What You Should Know

• The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2025, however a later start date may be negotiated.
• The selected candidate will be offered a multi-year contract which may be renewable; specific term length will vary based on start date.

What We Can Offer

• The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank is $83,000-$93,000 academic year salary.
• Qualified candidates will be considered for Associate Teaching Professor rank. The full salary range is $83,000-$115,000, 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 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


At Assistant Teaching Professor Rank:

• Candidate must have earned a doctorate degree in engineering or engineering education.

Or

• A master's degree in engineering or engineering education and at least 5 years of professional experience as an engineer or engineering educator.

At Associate Teaching Professor Rank:

• 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 undergraduate engineering courses at a higher education level and meet unit criteria at this level.

What You Will Need

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach and work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate engineering education, specifically within project-based, hands-on learning settings.
• Ability to engage students in active, student-centered learning, integrating modern pedagogy and assessment methods.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and a sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
• Demonstrate expertise in interdisciplinary, hands-on, and project-based learning approaches, particularly for first-year engineering education.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered learning environment.
• Interest in improving undergraduate engineering education and modern pedagogy.

Special Instructions


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

1. Cover Letter: A one-page 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 Integrated Design Engineering within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder (1-2 pages).
• Information about the departments commitment to inclusive excellence 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 to submit a letter of recommendation to be considered along with your application materials. This is allowed to be the same individual.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by January 24, 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 #60993). 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-Integrated-Design-Engineering/60993







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