Requisition Number:
53857
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
22-Dec-2023
Job Summary
The Robotics Program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder is currently seeking applications for a teaching faculty position with a focus in Robotics. This position is anticipated to be hired at the Teaching Assistant Professor (Instructor) rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Teaching Associate (Senior Instructor) rank.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
CU Boulder's Robotics Program ( ) is a new graduate program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science that was started in 2023. It is an interdisciplinary program that affiliates faculty from the Departments of Computer Science; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering; and Aerospace Engineering Sciences. A total of 38 faculty members from the College instruct courses and advise graduate students as part of the Program. The final candidate for this opportunity will be hired into the Robotics Program and collaborate with the other faculty in the program to meet instructional needs.
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.
- The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2024, however a later start date may be negotiated.
- The anticipated salary range for this position at the Teaching Assistant Professor rank is $85,000-$95,000 academic year salary.
- Qualified candidates will be considered for Teaching Associate Professor rank. The anticipated range for this position at the Teaching Associate Professor rank is $95,000-$105,000. The full salary range is $85,000 - $105,000 dependent on rank.
- A relocation stipend is available within CEAS guidelines.
- In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers
Benefits
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What We Require
- Candidate must have earned a doctorate in computer science, engineering, mathematics, the physical sciences, or a relevant related field or have their degree conferred before starting the appointment.
- For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Teaching Associate Professor rank, the applicant must also have a minimum 6 years of teaching computer science, engineering, mathematics, the physical sciences, or a relevant field at a higher education level and meet unit criteria at this level.
- Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to teach and work in a highly collaborative environment. An understanding and appreciation for robotics fundamentals is necessary.
- Candidates should have prior teaching, research, and/or industry experience in robotics, computer science, mechanical engineering, or closely related fields.
- Candidates should be capable of teaching a wide range of undergraduate courses within the Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering departments. Candidates should also be capable of teaching core graduate courses as well as developing new graduate courses as part of the Robotics graduate program.
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.
- Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae.
- A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body (2-3 pages).
- Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Statement of how you plan to contribute to CU's efforts to become a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist university. For guidance in writing this statement, see
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by February 11, 2024.
Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through (search by job title or by requisition #53857). Background checks will be conducted for all final applicants.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu