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 boasts top-tier rankings for both its graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Earning the 11th spot among public graduate programs and 17th nationwide for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also ranked within the top 20. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master’s students, and 850 PhD students. Our college has three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We believe that our college’s success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the campus plan of creating and sustaining supportive campus environments.

To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science please visit our website.

Since 2008, the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) has offered accredited bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) through the Engineering Partnership Program (EPP). Students spend the first two years taking courses with CMU faculty, and the remainder of the program is taught on-site by CU Boulder faculty permanently based at CMU. Students benefit from:

• Small class sizes
• Modern facilities on a rapidly expanding campus
• Faculty focused on undergraduate teaching
• Peer coaching program integrated into the first two years of the curriculum
• Academic coaching and tutoring
• The vibrant, outdoor-focused lifestyle of Western Colorado

The program employs 16 faculty members across mechanical, civil, and electrical/computer engineering disciplines. To date, more than 350 students have earned degrees through the program.

To learn more about the Engineering Partnership Program, please visit our website.

• Teach three courses per semester.
• Provide service to the Engineering Partnership Program by serving on EPP committees, engaging in evaluation activities for program accreditation, mentoring and advising students, engaging in outreach, recruiting, and professional development, and fostering and maintaining relationships with industry.
• 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 anticipated start date for this position is August 2026
• The position is employed by the University of Colorado Boulder but based full-time on the CMU campus in Grand Junction, Colorado
• Explore life in Grand Junction and Western Colorado:
• CMU: Life in Colorado
• Visit Grand Junction
• Downtown Grand Junction
• Uncover Colorado – Western Slope

• Candidate must have earned a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or another related engineering discipline; or a master’s degree in an engineering discipline and six years of industry or undergraduate teaching experience.
• For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Associate Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must also have a minimum of 6 years’ experience teaching engineering courses at a higher education level and meet unit criteria at this level.

• Candidates should have strong connections to industry.
• Ability to teach both mechanical and electrical engineering courses.

• Experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline within an industry setting.
• A professional engineering license.

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

1. Cover Letter: A cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals (1 page).
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. Leadership, Service and Community Contributions Statement: In this statement, describe your leadership and service experience, and demonstrated ability to contribute to a supportive campus community. Please provide details on your track record, calibrated to your career stage, that describe the specific role you played in these efforts. These could include, but are not limited to service on committees, accreditation activities, outreach and student recruiting activities, and engagement with industry. In addition, describe your plans to contribute to our campus plan to Create Supportive Environments, and the College of Engineering and Applied Science Strategic Vision (1-2 pages).

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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by November 10, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Background checks will be conducted for all final applicants.