Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

CU Boulder's Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences is nationally known for teaching and research that address both challenges and opportunities facing the aerospace profession. Students work extensively on hands-on experiments in the Practical Innovation Through Learning, Observation, and Teaching (PILOT) Laboratory and design projects alongside expert faculty in the department's world-class research centers. CU aerospace alumni are working at top companies and research labs, including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Johnson Space Center, The Boeing Company, and Lockheed Martin.

We are home to 58 tenure-track, research, and instructional faculty, over 550 graduate students, and over 1,100 undergraduates. Our vibrant community of engineers and scientists tackle challenges in aerospace technology and science.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences website to understand the educational mission of the department, the specific courses that are taught in the undergraduate curriculum, and how they would specifically contribute to offering these courses.

Viable candidates should be capable of teaching a wide range of undergraduate aerospace engineering courses in both lecture and laboratory formats. A successful candidate in this position will typically teach 5 courses during the academic year. This position typically includes an effort allocation of 80% teaching and 20% service, although allocations may vary based appointment. Research is typically not included in this position unless related to engineering education.

• The anticipated start is August 2024 with opportunity to start as soon as January 2024.
• Candidates who are invited for an in-depth interview will be expected to conduct a lecture on one or more of the topics identified in this opening.

• The anticipated salary range for this position at the Teaching Assistant Professor rank is $88,000 - $94,000 academic year salary.
• Qualified candidates will be considered for Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor appointments. The full salary range is $88,000 - $110,000 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 and professional development.

• PhD degree in either aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering, or a closely related field or a MS degree in either aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering, or a closely related field with 4 years of experience.
• For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Teaching Associate Professor rank, the applicant must also have 6 years of teaching in either aerospace, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering, or a closely related field at a higher education level.
• For a candidate to be considered for an appointment to the Teaching Professor rank they must hold a record of distinction and undergo a successful review by the College of Engineering and Applied Science’s PIRC committee.

• Viable candidates should be capable of teaching a wide range of undergraduate aerospace engineering courses in both lecture and laboratory formats. Specific areas of interest include aerospace computing, system engineering and aerospace vehicle design, senior capstone design, spacecraft dynamics, and/or propulsion.
• An understanding and appreciation for aerospace engineering fundamentals, as well as excellent management, communication, and organizational skills, along with a willingness to learn quickly is required.
• Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to teach and work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Candidates with prior university teaching experience in a relevant field and years of industry experience in a relevant field are encouraged to apply. Relevant fields are aerospace, aeronautics, astronautical engineering, or closely related fields.