Teaching Assistant Professor, Leadership and Community Engagement

University of Colorado Boulder

Teaching Assistant Professor, Leadership and Community Engagement

Requisition Number:
64768
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date:
04-Jun-2025
Date Posted:


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.
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 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.


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 ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.



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.

Special Instructions


To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. Resume/CV
  2. 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
.

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.



To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Teaching-Assistant-Professor-Leadership-and-Community-Engagement
/64768

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