Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering for the Engineering Partnership

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

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

• 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