Assistant​/Associate Teaching Professor in Architectural and Civil Engineering

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Job Summary

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Teaching Professor position in Architectural and Civil Engineering, to be hired at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is part of CEAE's commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate education, with a particular emphasis on high-quality instruction, inclusive pedagogy, and student engagement across architectural engineering and civil engineering curricula.

We seek candidates who are passionate about teaching and who demonstrate excellence (or a strong potential for excellence) in instructional practice. Ideal candidates will contribute to both core and elective courses in architectural and civil engineering. Teaching responsibilities may include introductory first-year seminars, senior design capstone courses in architectural and/or civil engineering, thermodynamics, mechanical systems, and other courses aligned with the candidate's area(s) of expertise.

Applicants with experience in curriculum development, delivering courses in online/hybrid formats, experiential or project-based learning, industry engagement, and the integration of contemporary engineering practice into the classroom are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with industry experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license are also encouraged to apply for the position.

This position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Teaching Professor rank.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected 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 and 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.

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering's mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, contributing to technological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing Earth's physical and biological resources. The education and research efforts of the department address planning, design, construction, and management of the built environment as well as in the interaction between the built and natural environment.

The Department has 41 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 10 teaching faculty, and 5 research professors across six engineering specialty areas and four interdisciplinary areas. The Department is home to 400 undergraduate and 155 graduate students.

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering is committed to creating a community in which every individual matters and all can thrive. We embrace inclusive excellence as a guiding principle, actively fostering a culture of belonging, equity, and respect. Through intentional practices and shared responsibility, we celebrate the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, and work collaboratively to ensure that all members of our community have the opportunity to succeed and contribute fully.

To learn more about the Department, please visit our website.

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.

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