Job Summary
The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Program in the College of
Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of
Colorado Boulder invites applications for a full-time teaching
faculty position in the Engineering Partnership Program (EPP) at
Western Colorado University (WCU). This position is based at
Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado and is
anticipated to begin in August 2027.
We seek an educator committed to excellence in undergraduate
engineering education, hands-on learning, and student success in a
small-campus environment.
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
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 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 University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) offers bachelor’s
degrees in biomedical engineering at Western Colorado University
(WCU) through the Engineering Partnership Program (EPP). This
partnership allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in
biomedical engineering from CU Boulder while taking all courses at
WCU in Gunnison, Colorado.
The first two years of the program are taught by WCU faculty and
the second two years are taught by CU Boulder faculty who live and
work in Gunnison full time.
In addition to smaller classes and lower overall tuition, EPP
students can take advantage of career fairs, research programs and
other opportunities on the CU Boulder campus. When the time comes,
students are also invited to join the graduation ceremonies in
Boulder.
Learn more about the
Engineering Partnership
Program .
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- The successful candidate will teach upper-division
undergraduate biomedical engineering courses which may
include:
- Biotransport;
- Biomedical Instrumentation;
- Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineering;
- Senior Design/Capstone;
- Other courses aligned with program needs and candidate’s
expertise.
This position has responsibilities for teaching five
undergraduate engineering courses per academic year. In addition to
teaching, responsibilities of this position also include:
- Student mentoring and advising;
- Service on EPP and university committees;
- Accreditation assessment and continuous improvement
activities;
- Industry outreach and partnership development;
- Recruitment and retention efforts;
- Professional development and scholarly engagement.
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.
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 Western Colorado University in
Gunnison, Colorado .
- The selected candidate will be offered a multi-year contract
which may be renewable; specific term length will vary based on
start date.
What We Can Offer
- The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant
Teaching Professor rank is $90,000 - $105,000 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 $105,000 - $115,000 academic
year salary.
- 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
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 ambitious. Be inspired. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Candidate must have a doctorate degree in biomedical
engineering or a closely related field conferred by the time they
start in their faculty role.
OR
- A master’s degree in biomedical engineering or a closely
related field with either:
- (i) at least 3 years of experience working in a related
industry, or
- (ii) a minimum of 3 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 of 6 years of teaching engineering at a higher education
level and meet unit criteria at this level.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Prior teaching experience in biomedical engineering.
- Experience with project-based learning.
- Experience developing industry partnerships.
- ABET assessment or accreditation experience.
- Experience advising student design teams.
- Professional engineering or related professional
credentials.
- Experience teaching both lecture and laboratory courses.
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 who
will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation, if needed, as
the search progresses.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however
for full consideration please apply by
November 16, 2026.
Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, 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
