Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering for the Engineering Partnership Program at Colorado Mesa University

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering for the Engineering Partnership Program at Colorado Mesa University

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Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering for the Engineering Partnership Program at Colorado Mesa University

Requisition Number:

75002

Location:

Grand Junction, Colorado

City

Grand Junction

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Date Posted:

24-Sep-2026

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Job Summary

Job Summary

The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) invites applications for a full-time Teaching Faculty for the Engineering Partnership Program (EPP) at Colorado Mesa University (CMU). This position is based at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado and is anticipated to begin in August 2027.

This position involves teaching upper-division undergraduate engineering courses which could include:

• Data analysis (statistics) and experimental methods
• Fluid mechanics
• Heat transfer
• Senior design/capstone courses
• Engineering electives aligned with program needs and applicant's expertise

This position has responsibilities for teaching three undergraduate engineering courses per semester. In addition to teaching, responsibilities of this position also include:

• serving on EPP committees
• evaluation activities for program accreditation
• student mentoring and advising
• outreach and recruiting
• professional development
• fostering and maintaining relationships with industry

This position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Teaching Professor rank.

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

Who We Are

Since 2008, the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) has offered accredited bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) through the Engineering Partnership Program (EPP). Students spend the first two years taking courses with CMU faculty, and the remainder of the program is taught on-site by CU Boulder faculty permanently based at CMU. Students benefit from:

• small class sizes
• modern facilities on a rapidly expanding campus
• faculty focused on undergraduate teaching
• peer coaching program integrated into the first two years of the curriculum
• the vibrant, outdoor-focused lifestyle of Western Colorado

The program employs 16 faculty members across mechanical, civil, and electrical/computer engineering disciplines. To date, more than 375 students have earned degrees through the program.

Learn more about the Engineering Partnership Program.

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 10th spot among public graduate programs and 15th nationwide for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also ranked within the top 20, equally important, 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.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Teach three courses per semester.
• Provide service to the Engineering Partnership Program by serving on EPP committees, engaging in evaluation activities for program accreditation, mentoring and advising students, engaging in outreach, recruiting, and professional development, and fostering and maintaining relationships with industry
• 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.

What You Should Know

What You Should Know

• The anticipated start date for this position is in August 2027, but a later start date may be negotiated.
• The position is employed by the University of Colorado Boulder but based full-time on the campus of Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado.
• Explore life in Grand Junction and Western Colorado:
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• 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

What We Can Offer

• The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank is $80,000 - $90,000 academic year salary.
• Qualified candidates will be considered for the Associate Teaching Professor rank. The salary range for this position at the Associate Teaching Professor rank is $90,000 - $105,000.
• A relocation stipend is 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; dual-career & relocation resources; and teaching and professional development.

Benefits

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.

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What We Require

What We Require

• Candidate must have a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field conferred by the time they start in their faculty role;

OR

• A master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field with either:
• at least 4 years of experience working in a related industry, OR
• a minimum of 4 years of teaching engineering or a closely related field at a higher education level.
• For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Associate Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must also have a minimum 6 years of teaching engineering at a higher education level and meet unit criteria at this level.

What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

• Industry experience.
• A professional engineering license.

Special Instructions

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.
• 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).
• 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 one reference 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 16, 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

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