Assistant Teaching Professor
University of Colorado Boulder·Boulder, CO
- Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- April 23, 2026
- Listing closes
- August 9, 2026
Requisition Number: 71394
Location: Boulder, Colorado
City:
Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Summary
The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder is hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Social
Responsibility and Sustainability Division for Fall 2026.
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 at Boulder, and the city of Boulder, offers a rich
intellectual, cultural, recreational, and family-friendly environment. Boulder is widely recognized as an entrepreneurial hub, with active
venture capital, technology, natural foods, and renewable energy sectors; it is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live
in the United States. The economy of the Front Range of Colorado is strong, and private support for the University and the Leeds School is
increasing steadily, as evidenced by our new programs and solid MBA program. The University of Colorado and the Leeds School of Business are
nationally recognized for the excellence of our faculty, programs, and students. By joining the Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Division, you will be part of a collegial and productive group of scholars with the highest standards of research and teaching
excellence.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching
courses in markets, social responsibility, business ethics/philosophy, and critical thinking at the undergraduate and possibly the graduate
levels. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of economic and business paradigms, including free markets, capitalism,
socialism, and various market structures. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have an interest in exploring the intersection of economic
freedom with societal objectives and institutional structures. They should also demonstrate the ability to guide students in examining
ethical considerations and fostering critical thinking in business decision-making.
Duties include developing and refining
curricula, collaborating with Leeds Centers and divisions on related courses, and teaching eight sections per year. Under the general
supervision of the department chair, the position involves preparing for and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, staying current
in the content area, evaluating student work, assessing outcomes, maintaining records, and holding office hours. Additional responsibilities
may include advising students, providing departmental service, and other duties as assigned by the chair or dean.
The position is
anticipated to be at the assistant teaching professor rank. Candidates with strong records in relevant areas are encouraged to apply.
Depending on the candidate's performance in the year (under the contract), the candidate may be hired at the same rank on a multi-year
contract.
What We Can Offer
This is a one-year contract. The annual salary range for this appointment is
$79,500-$81,500. $2000 in relocation moving expenses if moving from beyond a 50-mile radius from CU Boulder.
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. Explore
additional perks and programs through the CU
Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We
Require
- We seek candidates who have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence with innovative pedagogy that is informed
by both business and research experience. Must have a strong academic background. - A Master's degree from an accredited institution
or equivalent in business, economics, psychology, sociology, history, education, law, philosophy, sustainability, anthropology, or a related
discipline. - At least two years of university teaching experience at the undergraduate level in the fields of business, economics,
ethics, sustainability, social responsibility, and broader multidisciplinary issues of related history and current
context. - Demonstrated experience with innovative teaching approaches, such as class simulations, experiential learning, and online
software platforms, among others. - A collegial approach to team-teaching: most or all courses to be taught by the person hired into
this role are first and second-year undergraduate required courses with multiple sections taught every term by different faculty members.
Faculty leads coordinate quality and consistency of delivery across sections. Essential for success in this role is an eager willingness to
work closely and collaboratively with the faculty leads and peer colleagues who are concurrently teaching these classes to ensure
consistency of content delivery and student assessment across all sections of each course.
- An earned Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent terminal degree in business, economics, psychology, sociology, history,
education, law, philosophy, sustainability, anthropology, or a related discipline.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Teaching
Statement - Evidence of Teaching Excellence (e.g., quantitative teaching evaluations, videos, syllabi, assignments)
the application process you will need to enter contact information for one reference who may be contacted to provide
letters of recommendation later in the recruitment process.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
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.