"Senior Instructor"

Job Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Instructor or Senior Instructor

Working Title: Open Rank Teaching Faculty

FTE: Full Time

Salary Range: $70,000 - $79,000

Position #00635631– Requisition #37984

The Department of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Design and Computing at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the level of Instructor or Senior Instructor. The major responsibility (80%) of the individual in this position will be teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs in the department and developing curricula. There is a particular emphasis on courses involving electronic hardware, hardware/software interfaces, and experiential learning through projects. The nominal teaching load for the position is four courses per semester with some flexibility regarding a mix of lecture and laboratory courses. Teaching assignments may include online, evening and Friday courses. The secondary responsibility (20%) is department service and research. The successful candidate will need to remain current with the rapid changes in the field and contribute to the academic success of students through advising and student project supervision. Research collaborations with other faculty and students are encouraged. Opportunities will be available for external professional development. The position is anticipated to start in the spring term 2026.

What you will do:

• Teach 6-8 courses per academic year.
• Ensure department infrastructure for teaching is up to date and operational.
• Mentor student projects and share expertise with students outside the classroom.
• Perform individual student advising and mentoring as necessary.
• Update curricula and create new curricula as required.
• Support educational and research activities in the department.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications):

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. MS in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interest in teaching undergraduate courses; Passion for mentoring and supervising undergraduate student projects; Experience advising and mentoring students; Teaching experience at the undergraduate level; Experience in program and course development; Experience in industry; Experience with hardware and system integration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally; Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and staff at all levels throughout the institution; Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance access and engagement; Outstanding attention to detail including organization, multitasking, and prioritization; Ability to work independently; Strong time management skills; Staying up to date with relevant discipline developments.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.