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
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.