Assistant Teaching Professor

The Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS) Department at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is conducting a search for two new Assistant Teaching Professor positions.  We are interested in candidates with a strong background and interest in teaching and/or mentoring undergraduate non-science majors, undergraduate science majors, and astronomy graduate students.  These positions require a commitment to the development and testing of high-quality teaching and learning in lecture, laboratory, and planetarium settings, collaboration with other faculty on best practices in teaching, and commitment to supporting diverse student populations within our department. The APS department recognizes that contributions from a broad range of perspectives strengthen the effectiveness and creativity of a group. 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 anticipated appointment effective date for this position is August 2026. For consideration, please submit applications by February 9, 2026.  

The APS Department will also be coordinating an internal search for a teaching faculty to support instructional activities at Sommers-Bausch Observatory (SBO), which includes a laboratory classroom, a classroom with ~36 computer workstations, two 0.5-meter telescopes, and one 0.6-meter telescope. The Department plans to arrange a ~50% course release to one teaching faculty to support technical and educational needs associated with the observatory. Job duties include: continual lab curriculum development/improvement, coordinating class usage of SBO, leading/supervising outreach activities, participating in telescope training activities, providing on-call telescope support, and addressing additional tasks as needed. 
 

If you are interested in this hybrid teaching/observatory support role, please indicate this in your cover letter and address qualifications for this role in addition to the traditional teaching roles indicated above.

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.