Job Description

Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching, contribute professional leadership and service, and develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in their technical area that synergizes with others in the University of Colorado system (the search is open with respect to research area). The typical effort distribution for tenure-track faculty is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service.
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
As part of the University of Colorado Boulder’s deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check pilot program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check pilot program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive work culture that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals in our academic community. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected].
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $105,000 - $120,000 academic year salary.
Qualified candidates will be considered for Associate or Full Professor appointments. The full salary range is $105,000 - $170,000 dependent on rank.
A relocation stipend is available within CEAS guidelines.
In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; a relocation and dual career assistance program; and teaching, research, and professional development.
Benefits
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be Statements
Be curious. Be innovative. Be Boulder.
What We Require
What We Require
Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree or expect to have completed their Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering or a related field by the time they are appointed as a tenure-track faculty member.
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:

A 1-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and your personal academic goals.
A current resume/CV.
A statement of your experience with and plans to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic culture in engineering at a historically white university (2-3 pages). See the Support for Faculty Applicants website for statement guidance.
A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and student mentoring a diverse student body (2-3 pages).
A statement of your experience and plans for research and/or creative work that contributes to the body of knowledge in your field and broader benefits to education and society.
The names and contact information for 3 to 5 references who will be contacted as the search progresses.
Faculty in our college play many roles, including promoting excellence in teaching, research, mentoring, and service to the university and the profession. The potential for excellence in advancing equity and inclusion will be considered jointly with the potential for excellence in teaching and research. Application materials should reflect a compelling interest in that combination of job requirements.

Suggestions for preparing application materials can be found at https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/support-faculty-applicants

For the research and teaching statements, applicants should describe their plans to develop a recognized research program based on scholarly work in their particular field, their ideas for interdisciplinary collaboration, their experience and interests in teaching undergraduates and graduates, and their plans for inspiring diverse students to conduct research.

In addition, please indicate in the cover letter if you plan to attend the AIChE, BMES, or MRS national Fall meeting and provide the details of the sessions and talks scheduled (if any).

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and will receive full consideration if received by December 1st, 2022.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Search for requisition number: 43236.