Jobs

Temporary Faculty

Each semester, the Engineering Education (ENED) Program may seek temporary faculty to teach a variety of courses in the area of engineering education. 

Temporary titles for those who teach on a course-by-course basis are inclusive of Lecturer, (less than 50% time appointment) and Instructional Associate (equal to or over 50% time appointment or those that have an active 3-year clock).

If hired as an Instructional Associate, this will start a 3-year clock and after that time they will be ineligible to be hired that way again. The clock will be based on the first start date as an Instructional Associate and will not pause with any break in appointment or reduction in FTE.

Temporary faculty generally teach a particular course or courses for which they are qualified and have graduate degrees and/or advanced experience in their engineering field of expertise (e.g., civil, biomedical, mechanical, etc.). 

Compensation ranges from $4,160–$12,480 per course depending on the teaching assignment, instructor qualifications, and the semester in which the course is taught.

Examples of courses that lecturers have taught in our program include:

  • ENED 6999: Graduate Seminar in Engineering Education

Minimum requirements:

  • A terminal degree (PhD or the equivalent) in a field of study related to engineering
  • Extensive expertise in an applicable field

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience teaching graduate-level courses
  • Scholarly publications in engineering education or a related field
  • Expertise in conducting education research

These appointments are temporary in nature and candidates are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. Temporary faculty appointments are eligible for accrued sick time. Sick time is earned on a prorated basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. Benefits eligibility and additional benefits information are available on the . For more information and open opportunities for permanent faculty positions, please visit CU Â鶹ӰԺ Jobs.

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.

As the Engineering Education Program evolves, we expect more courses suitable for temporary faculty to be offered. Interested applicants may contact Maile Spenser, HR Generalist at Maile.Spenser@colorado.edu for more information about available positions.

Full consideration dates:

  • Summer – April 1
  • Fall – July 10
  • Spring – December 1