Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering

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**Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering**

**Requisition Number:** 67925
**Location:** Gunnison Colorado
**Employment Type:** Faculty
**Schedule:** Full Time
**Posting Close Date:**
**Date Posted:**

**Job Summary**

The CU Boulder Paul M.

Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a full-time Teaching Faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor.

This position is based in Gunnison, Colorado, as part of our Engineering Partnership Program with Western Colorado University.

We are targeting a Fall 2026 start, but start date is negotiable.

We seek an educator who is committed to excellence in undergraduate engineering education and to fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment in Gunnison, CO.

Courseload for this position would span the Mechanical Engineering upper division undergraduate curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on and project-based learning.

Future teaching opportunities may also arise with courses in Aerospace Engineering and/or Biomedical Engineering.

The selected candidate will also engage in service and leadership roles at the university and within the community.

This is a non-tenure track appointment and may be renewable.

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

The position will report to the Chair of the Paul M.

Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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 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 (https://www.colorado.edu/leadershipsupport/) .

To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science please visit our website (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/) .

The Engineering Partnership Program offers the best of the resources of an R1 university complemented with the close-knit, student-centered community of a smaller campus.

Faculty and students work closely together on hands-on, project-based learning in a supportive environment where innovation and inclusivity are highly valued.

We are a short drive (or free bus ride) from the charming resort town of Crested Butte, which offers a classic ski town experience.

The Gunnison School District is consistently highly rated with abundant after-school opportunities.

Being in historic Gunnison, Colorado, the campus is minutes from mountain biking, skiing, climbing, rafting, and hiking, while also offering a vibrant local community.

There are also many options for community collaboration both within your courses and as extra-curricular engagements.

Previous and ongoing collaborations include the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL), Blister Reviews (a ski company located in Crested Butte), Provuu (a ski goggle manufacturer based in Switzerland), the local BLM office, and Aspect Avy (an avalanche analysis company).

Additional information about the Paul M.

Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering and our academic programs can be found here (https://www.colorado.edu/mechanical) and specific information about the partnership program can be found here (https://www.colorado.edu/mechanical/academics/partnership-programs) .

**What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be**

+ 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.

**What You Should Know**

+ The anticipated start date for this position is fall 2026; however, a later start date may be negotiated.
+ Teaching and service will be in Gunnison, Colorado, on Western Colorado University's campus.

**What We Can Offer**

+ The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank is $95,000 - $103,000 academic year salary.
+ Qualified candidates will be considered for the Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor rank:

+ The salary range for this position at the Associate Teaching Professor rank is $106,000 - $114,000 academic year salary.
+ The salary range for this position at the Teaching Professor rank is $118,000 - $130,000 academic year salary.

+ 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 (https://www.colorado.edu/policies/paid-parental-leave-policy) ; housing down-payment assistance programs (https://www.cu.edu/treasurer/housing-assistance-programs) ; a relocation and dual career assistance program (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/careers/dual-career-relocation-assistance-program) ; and teaching (https://www.colorado.edu/center/teaching-learning/) and professional development (https://www.colorado.edu/facultydevelopmentandsupport/) .

**Benefits**

At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees.

Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.

As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.

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**What We Require**

_Assistant Teaching Professor:_

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

Or

+ 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.

_Associate Teaching Professor:_

+ 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.

_Full Teaching Professor:_

+ 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.

**What You Will Need**

+ 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.

**Special Instructions**

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, outreach activities to broaden engagement in or with engineering, or serving on advisory boards or task forces contributing to policies or regulations.

In addition, describe your plans to contribute to our campus plan to Create Supportive Environments (https://www.colorado.edu/leadershipsupport/) , and the College of Engineering and Applied Science Strategic Vision (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/vision) (1-2 pages).

During the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and contact information for at least one reference.

We will contact this reference to request a letter of recommendation, to be considered along with your other application materials, later in the search process.

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 (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .

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-Full-Teaching-Professor-in-Mechanical-Engineering/67925 (https://apptrkr.com/6650303)**

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