"Senior Instructor"

Senior Instructor

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Senior Instructor

Working Title: Senior Instructor

FTE: Part-time .25FTE

Salary Range: $15,000-$17,000 per AY

Position #: 00839264 - Requisition #38057

What you will do:

The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction in the College of Engineering, Design and Computing at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a part time non-tenure track faculty position at the level of Senior Instructor. The major responsibility of the individual in this position will be teaching courses in the undergraduate Civil Engineering and Construction program, specifically Geotechnical Engineering. The individual will serve on master's graduate student committees and advise graduate students in topics related to geotechnical engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering.
• 5 years of teaching experience at graduate and undergraduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering
• Experience advising and mentoring students
• Professional Civil Engineering license in the state of Colorado.

Conditions of Employment: Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required. This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position has been established at $15,000 - $17,000 per academic year.

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Required Application Materials:

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).

Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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

Application Deadline: Preference will be given to complete applications received by November 1, 2025.

Questions should be directed to Kevin Rens, kevin.rens@ucdenver.edu