Teaching Assistant Professor, Leadership and Community Engagement
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Job Summary
The School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Teaching Assistant Professor to contribute to our growing Leadership and Community Engagement (LCE) major, Multicultural Leadership Studies, and/or Leadership Studies Minor. This part-time, non-tenure track position will focus primarily on undergraduate teaching, with responsibilities that also include service to programs and the School of Education, as appropriate.
Who We Are
The mission of the CU Boulder School of Education is grounded in a lived commitment to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. We teach and conduct research to make a positive difference with and in schools and communities. The work of our faculty, researchers, staff, and students leads to evidence-based policy and practice. We aim for our graduates to be engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders.
We offer cutting-edge, engaging teacher preparation, innovative undergraduate programs, and Colorado's top-ranked graduate education in: Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice, Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity, Learning Sciences & Human Development, and Research, Evaluation & Methodology.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Teach five sections per academic year in one or more of the programs named above, as needed to support instruction in those programs.
- Design and deliver inclusive, engaging, and equity-oriented coursework aligned with program goals.
- Participate in ongoing curriculum development and program improvement efforts.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students in the role of course instructor.
- Contribute to service activities within the focal programs and the broader School of Education community.
- Support community-based learning and partnership initiatives that align with the mission of the School.
What You Should Know
- August 14, 2025 to May 2, 2026.
- This is a nine-month, 62.5% FTE, non-renewable position as a Teaching Assistant Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
What We Can Offer
$40,625.00.
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What We Require
- MA in relevant academic discipline: Education, Political Science, Sociology, Community Studies, or related field.
- Strong interpersonal skills, particularly with regard to working with racially, ethnically, economically, and/or linguistically diverse students;
- Prior experience teaching college students particularly in leadership, civic engagement, social justice, or related topics- including developing syllabi, lesson plans, assessing student work, and evaluating course as a whole.
What We Would Like You to Have
- PhD in in relevant academic discipline: Education, Political Science, Sociology, Community Studies, or related field.
- Prior professional experience working with university faculty, staff, and students on higher education community engagement initiatives specifically in the School of Education at CU Boulder.
- Experience with community-based teaching or research partnerships.
- Background in designing or facilitating experiential learning opportunities.
- Familiarity with the school’s mission and initiatives or similar university engagement centers.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- A Cover Letter
For consideration, please apply by 6/4/25.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu