**Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering** **Requisition Number:** 61734 **Location:** Gunnison Colorado **Employment Type:** Faculty **Schedule:** Full Time **Posting Close Date:** **Date Posted:** **Job Summary** The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor. This position typically involves teaching five engineering courses per academic year on the Western Colorado University campus in Gunnison and is anticipated to begin in the Fall 2025 semester. Required courses to be taught are Component Design, Manufacturing Systems and Processes, and Senior Capstone Design. Possible future teaching needs include Aerospace Engineering and/or Biomedical Engineering courses. Additional course needs will arise; the candidate should be comfortable developing and teaching these new courses. The candidate will also be expected to provide professional service, including student club advising, assisting with ABET (engineering program accreditation), program recruiting and continuous improvement, student professional development, and other service-related activities. Interested candidates may have the opportunity to serve in a leadership role as Associate Director or Co-Director. This is a non-tenure track appointment and may be renewable. The successful candidate will likely be appointed as an Assistant Teaching Professor, although appointment as an Associate Teaching Professor may be possible depending on experience and qualifications. The position will report to the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including 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, is ranked as a top 10 public graduate engineering program and a top 20 undergraduate engineering program, with multiple specialty programs ranked in the top 20 as well. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 115 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master's students, and 1,000 PhD students. Our college recently updated its strategic vision (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/vision) to include three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We assert that a diverse faculty is necessary for achieving these goals and our campus plan. (https://www.colorado.edu/leadershipsupport/) We believe that our college's success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college. The candidate's service will be carried out on the Western Colorado University campus in Gunnison, Colorado as part of the Western Colorado University - CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program (EPP). The EPP provides students with the opportunity to obtain a CU Boulder degree while staying on Western Colorado University's campus. The EPP is housed in a new $60M dollar facility with state-of-the-art labs and facilities, allowing the program to concentrate on industry-focused projects and project-based learning initiatives, in a small classroom environment. The EPP provides a terrific opportunity to work in a university setting and enjoy all the amenities of small town living in the mountains of central Colorado. Located in historic Gunnison, Western is minutes from mountain biking, skiing, shing, climbing, rafting, hiking. The Gunnison School District is consistently highly rated and after-school opportunities abound. We are a short drive (or free bus ride) from the charming resort town of Crested Butte, which offers a classic ski town experience. Additional information regarding the Department of Mechanical Engineering as well as our research and academic programs can be found here. (https://www.colorado.edu/mechanical) **What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be** The typical workload distribution of an Assistant Teaching Professor is 80% teaching and 20% service. **What You Should Know** + The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025, however a later start date may be negotiated. + Your service will be carried out on the Western Colorado University campus in Gunnison, Colorado, in the context of our Western Colorado University - University of Colorado Boulder (WCU/CU) Partnership Program. **What We Can Offer** + The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank is $93,000 - $101,000 academic year salary. + Qualified candidates will be considered for Associate Teaching Professor rank. The full salary range is $93,000 to $110,000. + A relocation stipend is available within CEAS 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/) , research (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering-facultystaff/research-support-office) , and professional development (https://www.colorado.edu/facultydevelopmentandsupport/) . **Benefits** The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) . **Be Statements** Be encouraged. Be pioneering. Be Boulder. **What We Require** _Assistant Teaching Professor:_ + Candidate must have earned a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Or + A master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field and at least three years of experience teaching or working in a related industry. _Associate Teaching Professor:_ + For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Associate Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must also have a minimum 6 years of teaching mechanical engineering or a closely related field at a higher education level and meet unit criteria at this level. **What You Will Need** + Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate engineering education and active engagement in the mechanical engineering field. + Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to use evidence-based pedagogical practices including experiential and project-based learning within undergraduate engineering education. + Candidate should be able to teach both lecture and lab-based courses. **Special Instructions** To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF files: 1. **Cover Letter** : A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals. 2. **Resume/CV** : A current curriculum vitae and a summary of courses designed and taught with short course descriptions. 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. **Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Statement:** In this statement, describe your experience and demonstrated ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your teaching, and/or service to the benefit of student learning, campus culture, and society. Please provide details on your track record, calibrated to your career stage, that outlines your teaching, or leadership/service activities to advance DEI and the role you played in these efforts. In addition, describe your specific plans for advancing DEI as a potential faculty member in Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Western Colorado University - CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program, and the within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. (1-2 pages) Information about the departments inclusive excellence strategy can be found here. (https://www.colorado.edu/mechanical/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion) 5. **Names and contact information for one or more references:** Contact information for at least three references who may be contacted as the search progresses. Please include name(s), job title(s), phone number(s), and email address(es). Separately 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. This is allowed to be the same individual. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by **March 7, 2025.** Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) , (job #61734). 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-Teaching-Professor-in-Mechanical-Engineering/61734 (https://apptrkr.com/5989421)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-c84138ba8ac96b4e9a2816e7146d3272 The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.