The Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program (EMP) within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking an accomplished technical and management professional to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position. The ideal candidate will possess the experience, professional achievements, and academic background necessary to teach both graduate- and undergraduate-level courses in engineering management. Experience with people or project management is expected. 

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.

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado’s flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus and boasts top-tier rankings for both its graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Earning the 11th spot among public graduate programs and 17th nationwide for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also ranked within the top 20. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master’s students, and 850 PhD students. Our college has three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We believe that our college’s success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the campus plan of creating and sustaining supportive campus environments.

To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science please visit our website.

The EMP prepares engineers, applied scientists, and technical professionals for career advancement in business leadership and management. Our focus is to help students at all levels achieve their career objectives and succeed in technical and engineering fields. The Program offers a Masters of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Engineering Management, an M.E. degree in Engineering Management on Coursera, multiple graduate certificates, and two undergraduate minors in Engineering Management and Engineering Entrepreneurship. Courses are offered in person, online (asynchronous), remote (synchronous), and/or blended. A complete description of the Program can be found on the EMP website here. 

• The typical distribution of work for this role is 80% teaching (5 courses per academic year) and 20% leadership and service.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the CU Engineering Management Program.
• Leadership and service to the department, university and profession.
• Serve on committees as assigned. 

• The anticipated start date for this position is August 2026. owever, a later start date may be negotiated.
• The selected candidate will be offered a multi-year contract which may be renewable; specific term length will vary based on start date.
• Application deadline is January 19, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2026. 

• The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank is $90,000 - $99,000 academic year salary.
• 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.

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

Candidate must have earned a doctorate degree in engineering or a related field, and 5 years of industry experience managing people and/or projects.

OR both of the following:

• Candidate must have earned a MBA, or Masters in Engineering or a related field and ten years of industry experience in engineering, technical and/or business field(s) managing people and/or projects.

• At least 2 years of experience teaching graduate and/or undergraduate engineering management or business-related courses in higher education. 

• A terminal degree (Ph.D. or the equivalent) in a field of study related to engineering and/or management.
• Experience in providing education in a distance education environment.
• Experience in graduate and undergraduate-level Engineering Management or an MBA program and undergraduate business education.
• At least a 5-year record of professional success both as a practicing technical professional and as a manager and leader in technology endeavors.
• At least a 2-year record of professional success in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of leadership, product development, marketing, engineering economics, project management, systems engineering, and entrepreneurship.