Assistant Teaching Professor – University of Colorado Boulder

Assistant Teaching Professor – University of Colorado Boulder

• Institution: University of Colorado Boulder

• Academic Unit / Department: Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) and College of Arts & Sciences Residential Academic Program (A&S RAP)

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 74312

• Appointment Type: Full-Time Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Teaching Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $62,500 per academic year + full benefits

• Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

The University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a joint Assistant Teaching Professor position shared equally between the Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) and the College of Arts & Sciences Residential Academic Program (A&S RAP).

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate writing and seminar courses with an emphasis on environmental writing, environmental rhetorics and justice, rhetorics of science, digital pedagogy, and AI literacy. The position is expected to begin in Fall 2027.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate writing courses through PWR.

• Teach small, seminar-style courses for first-year students through A&S RAP.

• Develop courses related to environmental writing, environmental rhetorics and justice, and rhetorics of science.

• Incorporate digital, information, and AI literacy into teaching.

• Develop and host cocurricular activities to enhance student learning and community.

• Mentor and support first-year and transfer students.

• Participate in departmental, college, and campus service.

• Contribute to PWR initiatives and interdisciplinary writing programs.

• Participate in professional development activities.

• Maintain approximately 85% teaching and 15% service responsibilities.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, or an MA in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies + 5 years of higher-education teaching experience.

• Degree Requirement: PhD, terminal degree, or equivalent degree/experience must be in hand by August 1, 2027.

• Experience: At least 2 years of higher-education teaching experience covering lower- and upper-division courses.

• Required Specialization: Demonstrated experience teaching environmental rhetorics and rhetorics of science.

• Digital Expertise: Experience teaching digital, information, and AI literacies.

• Teaching Approach: Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered pedagogy.

• Preferred Experience: Teaching experience in in-person, remote, and hybrid formats.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $62,500 per academic year.

• Benefits: Full benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off.

• Tuition Assistance: Available for employees and dependents.

• Transportation: ECO Pass for local transit.

• Professional Support: Faculty development funding and eligibility for teaching awards and grants.

• Position Type: Renewable, multi-year appointment.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter addressing the qualifications and needs identified in the advertisement.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Two Sample Syllabi, combined into one PDF:

   • One first-year writing course syllabus.

   • One writing course syllabus of the candidate’s choice.

4. Contact information for two references.

5. Two letters of recommendation will be requested directly from references for finalists.

• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide a brief teaching philosophy statement.

• Finalists will participate in a 20-minute multimodal teaching demonstration and follow-up interview via Zoom.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/Login?jobId=74312

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Laurie Gries – legries@colorado.edu

• 📅 Deadline: October 15, 2026

• Applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs; materials will not be accepted by email.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: https://www.colorado.edu/