Description

The Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering (ECEE) invites applications for multiple Teaching Professor positions. The responsibilities will include teaching five courses each academic year, as well as performing service to the department on committees and other activities such as student outreach and recruiting. We seek candidates qualified to teach classes in one of the following areas:

Computer Engineering and Embedded Systems
Quantum Engineering
These positions are anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Teaching Professor and the Teaching Professor rank. Candidates with considerable industry experience may also be considered as a Scholar in Residence.
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.

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 department of ECEE includes 2 University Distinguished Professors, 8 endowed chairs, 36 tenure/tenure-track faculty, 7 instructional faculty, and 4 research faculty. Faculty honors include 16 IEEE Fellows, 3 members of the US National Academy of Engineering, an NSF Presidential Faculty Fellow, and 22 NSF CAREER Award recipients. The ECEE program consists of about 400 undergraduate and 480 graduate students and has averaged over $12 million in annual research grants. The department maintains close ties with local industry and national institutes/labs such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

For more information about the Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering Department, please visit our website here.

 What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be 

The typical distribution of work for this role is 80% teaching and 20% leadership and service.
The selected candidate will be offered a multi-year contract which may be renewable; specific term length will vary based on start date.
This position will teach five courses each academic year.
This position will also perform service to the department on committees and other activities such as student outreach and recruiting.

What You Should Know: 

The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026, however a later start date may be negotiated.

What We Can Offer: 

The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank is $88,000 - $104,000 academic year salary.
Qualified candidates will be considered for the Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor rank.
o The salary range for this position at the Associate Teaching Professor rank is $104,000 - $120,000 academic year salary. 
o The salary range for this position at the Teaching Professor rank is $120,000- $135,000 academic year salary.
The anticipated salary range for this position at the Scholar in Residence is $120,000 - $135,000 academic year salary.
A relocation stipend is available within CEAS guidelines.
In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; a relocation and dual career assistance program; and teaching 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.

Requirements

What We Would Like You to Have: 

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science earned by the start of employment.

What We Require:

Assistant Teaching Professor:

Candidate must have earned a doctorate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics at the start of employment.

Or

Candidate must have earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field and 5 years of teaching at a higher education level or working in a related field in industry.

Associate Teaching Professor Rank:

For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Associate Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must meet the minimum requirements for Assistant Teaching Professor and have an additional 6 years of teaching electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics at a higher education level at a 50% or greater percentage of time and meet unit criteria at this level.

Teaching Professor Rank:

For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must meet minimum requirements for Associate Teaching Professor and also have an additional 3 years of teaching at a higher education level in the fields of electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or physics, and the candidate must be able to demonstrate a “record of distinction” based on departmental and college criteria. More information about the Teaching Professor rank is available online at https://bit.ly/CEAS-Teaching-Professor. 

Scholar in Residence:

Candidates with considerable industry experience may also be considered as a Scholar in Residence. For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Scholar in Residence, the applicant must meet the minimum requirements for Assistant Teaching Professor and have an additional 10 years of experience working in a related field in industry. More information about the Scholar in Residence is available online in Appendix A of https://www.cu.edu/ope/aps/5060 and at https://bit.ly/CEAS-Scholar-in-Residence