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University of Colorado Boulder · 2 months ago

Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Colorado Boulder is a flagship public institution seeking applications for a full-time Teaching Faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses and fostering an inclusive learning environment while engaging in departmental service and leadership.

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Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering, including both lecture and laboratory components

Engagement in service and/or leadership roles within the department, the university, or the local community

The typical distribution of work for this role is 80% teaching and 20% leadership and service

Contributing to creating a welcoming environment for all students

The selected candidate will be offered a multi-year contract that may be renewable; the specific term length will vary based on the start date

Qualification

Doctorate in Mechanical EngineeringTeaching ExperienceProject-Based LearningCommunity PartnershipsIndustry PartnershipsCourse DevelopmentInclusive Learning EnvironmentsData-Driven Decision MakingCommitment to EducationCommunicationRelationship Building

Required

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

Candidate must have earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field with either: At least three years of experience working in a related industry, or a minimum of 3 years of teaching mechanical engineering or a closely related field at a higher education level

For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Associate Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must meet the criteria for Associate Teaching Professor and have an additional six years of teaching experience at a higher education level

For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Full Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must meet the criteria for Associate Teaching Professor and have an additional three years of teaching experience at a higher education level

Candidates must also demonstrate a record of distinction and meet unit criteria at this rank

A strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate engineering education and active engagement in the mechanical engineering field

Commitment to evidence-based pedagogical practices, including experiential and project-based learning

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to make decisions based on data

The ability to create inclusive learning environments for all students representing a range of diverse backgrounds and collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success

A commitment to staying up to date on advances in the field

A commitment to continuously evolve and grow pedagogically based on new findings in engineering education and educational theories

Preferred

Prior experience developing community partnerships within a program

Prior experience building new industry partnerships within a program

Prior experience developing new coursework

Prior experience teaching both lecture and lab-based courses

Benefits

A relocation stipend is available within CEAS guidelines.

A professional development stipend is available within Department 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.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.