Job Summary
The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
(ECEE) is hiring two tenure-track professors at the Assistant
Professor rank. We will consider candidates in all areas of
electrical and computer engineering. Potential research areas of
interest include communications, power, sensing, controls,
robotics, signals, computing hardware, and theory for quantum
technologies. We are particularly interested in candidates who
bridge disciplines, have synergistic interests with existing
faculty, or bring unique capabilities.
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 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 important, we are committed to
fostering a diverse 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's strategic vision has three core foci: (i) research and
innovation, (ii) education, and (iii) inclusion. We believe our
success depends on faculty who actively work to create an
environment where all students can thrive and who are committed to
the
campus plan for creating and
sustaining supportive campus environments .
To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science
please visit our
website .
The ECEE Department includes 3 University Distinguished Professors,
8 endowed chairs, 40 tenure/tenure-track faculty, 8 teaching
faculty, and 4 research faculty. Faculty honors include 16 IEEE
Fellows, 4 members of the US National Academy of Engineering, a
National Science Foundation (NSF) Presidential Faculty Fellow, and
22 NSF CAREER Award recipients. The ECEE program consists of about
650 undergraduate and 450 graduate students and has averaged over
$16 million in annual research expenditures. The department
maintains close ties with local industry and national
institutes/labs such as NIST, NLR, and NOAA.
More information about the Electrical, Computer & Energy
Engineering Department is
available on the
department website .
Information on the Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering
Department's strategic vision can be found
here .
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Successful candidates will be expected to engage in
undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an
externally funded research program in their technical area;
contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the
college, and their professional community; and cultivate and
contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic
community.
The typical distribution of work for this role is 40% teaching,
40% scholarly and creative work (research), and 20% leadership and
service.
What You Should Know
- The anticipated start date for this position is at the start of
the Fall 2027 semester; however, a later start date may be
negotiated.
What We Can Offer
- The anticipated academic-year salary range for this position at
the Assistant Professor rank is $115,000-$145,000.
- A relocation stipend may be available within CEAS
guidelines.
- CU offers a competitive 401(a) retirement plan, with employees
contributing 5% of their annual eligible compensation and CU
contributing 10% of their eligible compensation. This plan is
standard for most faculty hires. For more information on CU's
retirement benefits, visit our website here .
- In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado
Boulder offers a wide variety of other benefits and perks. Links to
some of these are below. To forecast the value of your total
compensation, check out our total compensation
calculator . More information on some of our benefits and perks
is available here: gender-neutral paid
parental leave ; housing down-payment
assistance programs ; dual-career &
relocation resources ; and teaching , research , and
professional development
.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package 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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be challenged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Applicants must have earned a research doctorate in electrical
engineering, computer engineering or a related field, or have their
degree conferred before starting a tenure-track faculty
appointment.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF
files:
- Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter describing your
interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic
goals, as well as ways you may fit in the department.
- Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae.
- A Statement of Research Philosophy: A statement of your
experience and plans for research and/or creative work that
contributes to the body of knowledge in your field and provides
broader benefits to education and society (2-3 pages).
- A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your
experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student
body (2-3 pages).
- 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 within engineering, or participation in 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 , and the College of Engineering and
Applied Science Strategic Vision (1-2 pages).
During the application process, you will be asked to provide the
names and contact information for at least three references to
submit a letter of recommendation to be considered along with your
application materials.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however
for full consideration please apply by
November 15, 2026
.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via
email. Applications must be submitted through
CU Boulder 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.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu