Job Summary The Engineering Education Program within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder
invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Engineering Education. This is an open-rank search, and candidates will be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, or a closely related area. The successful candidate will contribute to the Engineering Education PhD program through doctoral student teaching, mentoring, research advising, and program development. The faculty member will be rostered in one of the departments in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, where their tenure home will be located. The faculty member is expected to contribute to the teaching, research, leadership, and service missions of both the Engineering Education Program and their tenure-home department. We are especially interested in candidates who will advance engineering education research, support the preparation of future engineering educators, contribute to inclusive and evidence-based approaches to engineering teaching and learning, and help strengthen the College’s interdisciplinary capacity in Engineering Education. We welcome applications across all areas of engineering research and practice. CU Boulder has a campus commitment to sustainability, the ethical and responsible use of AI and related technology, and the societal dimensions of engineering and computing. Applicants with engineering education scholarship that advances these areas may be invited to join an initiative to grow a network of faculty members that includes professional development and support. 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 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 . To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science please visit our website . The Engineering Education Program is an interdisciplinary program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science that offers a PhD degree in Engineering Education. The program brings together faculty from across the university to create a community of scholars and educators focused on student learning, engineering formation, inclusive and evidence-based teaching, program assessment, and the broader systems that shape engineering education. The PhD program prepares graduates to conduct research on significant problems in engineering education, apply research-based instructional strategies in engineering settings, and understand policy and systemic implications for student success. To learn more about the Engineering Education PhD program, please visit the Engineering Education PhD website . The Engineering Education Program is not a tenure-granting unit. Therefore, the successful candidate will have a tenure home in one of the departments in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, which may include Aerospace Engineering Sciences; Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering; Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering; or Mechanical Engineering. The specific tenure-home department will be determined based on the candidate’s background, research area, teaching interests, and alignment with departmental needs. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, or a closely related field. Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including advising Engineering Education PhD students and serving on doctoral committees. Contribute to graduate curriculum development, program-building, and interdisciplinary collaboration in Engineering Education. Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the faculty member’s tenure-home department, the Engineering Education Program, and/or interdisciplinary programs in CEAS, depending on expertise and program needs. Contribute professional leadership and service to the Engineering Education Program, the tenure-home department, the college, the university, and relevant professional communities. 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, and 20% leadership and service. What You Should Know The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027; however, a later start date may be negotiated. The successful candidate will be rostered in a CEAS department, which will serve as the candidate’s tenure home. The candidate will also be expected to contribute substantively to the Engineering Education Program. Candidates considered for appointment with tenure must meet University standards and the criteria for tenure and promotion in the proposed tenure-home department. We welcome applications from candidates whose scholarship uses a wide range of research traditions and methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, design-based, critical, theoretical, computational, and interdisciplinary approaches. The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination, before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information. What We Can Offer The salary and rank will be determined based on applicable experience and tenure home. The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $110,000 - $145,000. The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Associate Professor rank is $122,000 - $170,000. The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Professor rank is $155,000 - $210,000. 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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be authentic. Be pioneering. Be Boulder. What We Require Applicants must have earned a research doctorate in Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, Engineering, Computer Science, STEM Education, Education, Learning Sciences, Information Science, or a closely related field, or have their degree conferred before starting a tenure-track faculty appointment. Applicants must have a research agenda focused on Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, or a closely related area relevant to engineering or computing education. Candidates being considered for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank must meet University standards and unit criteria for tenure and promotion to the designated rank. These criteria generally include having an established and ongoing program of original research, a strong publication record, a demonstrated ability to obtain external funding, and a record of high-quality teaching and mentoring. What You Will Need Ability to contribute to an interdisciplinary Engineering Education PhD program. Ability to teach and mentor students in Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, engineering, computing, or a closely related area. Ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary, departmental, and college boundaries. Ability to communicate the relevance and rigor of Engineering Education research to engineering, computing, education, and interdisciplinary audiences. Interest in contributing to the continued development of the Engineering Education PhD program and collaborating across CEAS and other campus units. Ability to pursue externally funded research. What We Would Like You to Have Evidence of scholarly contributions to Engineering Education, Computer Science Education, STEM Education, or a closely related field. Record of externally funded research. For candidates at the Associate Professor or Professor rank: Evidence of doctoral advising, externally funded research, and leadership in Engineering Education or a related field. 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 potential tenure-home departments. 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 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 , and the College of Engineering and Applied Science Strategic Vision (1-2 pages). During the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and contact information for at least three references to submit a letter of recommendation to be considered along with your application materials. Reference letters may be requested for candidates who advance in the search process. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by October 7, 2026 . Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, 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
