Assistant/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

University of Colorado

Position Title:
Teaching Faculty – Engineering Partnership Program (EPP)

Requisition Number: 67589
Location: Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado
Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty
Schedule: Full-Time
Date Posted: 29-Sep-2025

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 position for the Engineering Partnership Program (EPP) at Colorado Mesa University (CMU).

This position is based at CMU in Grand Junction, Colorado, and is anticipated to start in August 2026.

Teaching Responsibilities:

  • Undergraduate engineering courses, which may include:

    • Circuits and electronics for mechanical engineers

    • Data analysis (statistics) and experimental methods

    • Senior design/capstone courses

    • Engineering electives aligned with program needs and applicant’s expertise

  • Three upper-division undergraduate engineering courses per semester

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Serving on EPP committees

  • Evaluation activities for program accreditation

  • Student mentoring and advising

  • Outreach and recruiting

  • Professional development

  • Fostering and maintaining relationships with industry

The position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank, with qualified candidates considered at the Associate Teaching Professor rank.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

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 (CEAS) has top-tier graduate and undergraduate engineering programs, ranked 11th among public graduate programs and 17th nationwide for undergraduate engineering.

CEAS faculty include approximately 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serving more than 6,000 undergraduates, 1,300 master’s students, and 850 PhD students. The college focuses on:

  1. Research & Innovation

  2. Education

  3. Inclusion

Engineering Partnership Program (EPP):
Since 2008, CU Boulder has offered accredited bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering at CMU through EPP. Students spend the first two years at CMU and the remainder taught by CU Boulder faculty based on-site. Program highlights include:

  • Small class sizes

  • Modern facilities on a rapidly expanding campus

  • Faculty focused on undergraduate teaching

  • Peer coaching integrated into the curriculum

  • Academic coaching and tutoring

  • Outdoor-focused lifestyle of Western Colorado

The program employs 16 faculty members across mechanical, civil, and electrical/computer engineering disciplines, with more than 350 graduates to date.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach three courses per semester

  • Provide service to EPP through:

    • Committee work

    • Accreditation evaluation activities

    • Student mentoring and advising

    • Outreach and recruiting

    • Professional development

    • Fostering relationships with industry

  • Typical work distribution: 80% teaching, 20% leadership/service

  • Offer includes a multi-year contract, renewable depending on start date

What You Should Know

  • Anticipated start date: August 2026

  • Position employed by CU Boulder but based full-time at CMU, Grand Junction, Colorado

Compensation and Benefits

  • Assistant Teaching Professor: $80,000 - $90,000 per academic year

  • Associate Teaching Professor: $80,000 - $105,000 per academic year

  • Relocation stipend available within CEAS guidelines

  • Additional benefits include:

    • Gender-neutral paid parental leave

    • Housing down-payment assistance programs

    • Relocation and dual career assistance

    • Teaching and professional development opportunities

    • Medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO Pass

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline; OR

  • Master’s degree in engineering with six years of industry or undergraduate teaching experience

  • For Associate Teaching Professor rank: minimum of six years’ higher education teaching experience and meeting unit criteria

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong connections to industry

  • Ability to teach both mechanical and electrical engineering courses

  • Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering within an industry setting

  • Professional engineering license

Application Instructions

Required Documents (PDF format):

  1. Cover Letter: Describe interest in the position and summarize personal academic goals (1 page)

  2. Resume/CV: Current curriculum vitae

  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy: Describe experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body (2-3 pages)

  4. Leadership, Service, and Community Contributions Statement:

    • Describe leadership and service experience, and contributions to supportive campus community

    • Detail service on committees, accreditation activities, outreach, recruiting, and industry engagement

    • Describe plans to contribute to the campus plan and CEAS Strategic Vision (1-2 pages)

  • Provide at least one reference for a recommendation letter

  • Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; for full consideration, apply by November 10, 2025

  • Applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs; email applications will not be accepted

  • Background checks conducted for all final applicants

  • Age-identifying information may be redacted per Colorado Job Application Fairness Act

Posting Contact:
Boulder Campus Human Resources
Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

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