Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering

faculty, or bring unique capabilities.

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 important, we are committed to fostering a diverse 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's strategic vision has three core foci: (i) research and innovation, (ii) education, and (iii) inclusion. We believe our success depends on faculty who actively work to create an environment where all students can thrive and who are committed to the campus plan for creating and sustaining supportive campus environments.

To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science please visit our website.

The ECEE Department includes 3 University Distinguished Professors, 8 endowed chairs, 40 tenure/tenure-track faculty, 8 teaching faculty, and 4 research faculty. Faculty honors include 16 IEEE Fellows, 4 members of the US National Academy of Engineering, a National Science Foundation (NSF) Presidential Faculty Fellow, and 22 NSF CAREER Award recipients. The ECEE program consists of about 650 undergraduate and 450 graduate students and has averaged over $16 million in annual research expenditures. The department maintains close ties with local industry and national institutes/labs such as NIST, NLR, and NOAA.

More information about the Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering Department is available on the department website.

Information on the Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering Department's strategic vision can be found here.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an externally funded research program in their technical area; contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the college, and their professional community; and 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 (research), and 20% leadership and service.

What You Should Know

The anticipated start date for this position is at the start of the Fall 2027 semester; however, a later start date may be negotiated.

What We Can Offer

The anticipated academic-year salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $115,000-$145,000.

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. 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.

Be Statements

Be challenged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Applicants must have earned a research doctorate in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related field, or have their degree conferred before starting a tenure-track faculty appointment.

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 ways you may fit in the department.

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 within engineering, or participation in 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 names and contact information for at least three references 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 15, 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