Scholar in Residence - Engineering Management Program

Job Summary

The Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program (EMP) within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an accomplished technical and management professional to join our dynamic team. This is a full‑time Scholar in Residence position. The ideal candidate will possess the experience, professional achievements, and academic background necessary to teach both graduate‑ and undergraduate‑level courses in engineering management.

Experience with people or project management is expected.

This position is a non‑tenure track, renewable contract appointment.

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.

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.

The EMP prepares engineers, applied scientists, and technical professionals for career advancement in business leadership and organizational and/or process management. Our focus is to help students at all career levels achieve their career objectives and succeed in technical and engineering fields. The Program offers a Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Engineering Management, an M.E. degree in Engineering Management on Coursera, multiple graduate certificates, and two undergraduate minors in Engineering Management and Engineering Entrepreneurship.

Courses are offered in person, online (asynchronous), remote (synchronous), and/or blended. A complete description of the Program can be found on the EMP website.

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in three or more of the following areas: engineering management, leadership, engineering economics, finance, engineering communication, ethics, project management, aerospace program management, and entrepreneurship.
• Leadership and service to the department, university, and profession.
• Serve on committees as assigned (program, college or university service committees).
• The typical distribution of work for this role is 80% teaching (5 courses per academic year) and 20% leadership and service.

• The anticipated start date for this position is in January 2027, 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.
• In‑person teaching for some courses and ongoing service responsibilities to the Program require that the employee reside in Colorado. Colorado residence is required as a condition of employment and must be established by the start of the appointment.
• Final date to receive applications is August 30, 2026. Review of applications will begin on August 31, 2026.

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 – $125,000 per…