Assistant Teaching Professor

CU Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Faculty development funds

Awards and grants

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will teach first‑year composition and lower and upper‑division courses, contribute to the Interdisciplinary Writing Certificate, and engage in initiatives across digital literacies and inclusive pedagogy.

Qualifications

• PhD in Rhetoric and Composition or MA with 5 years of higher education teaching by Aug 1, 2027.
• Experience teaching environmental rhetorics, rhetorics of science, and digital literacies.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching, research or service.

Responsibilities

• Teach small (~20) seminar-style first-year courses in RAP coordinated with PWR.
• Teach lower- and upper-division courses in RAP and PWR up to 19 students.
• Develop cocurricular activities to enrich classroom experience and community.
• Participate in departmental and college service and broader campus initiatives.

Skills

Inclusive teaching pedagogy

Environmental rhetorics

AI literacy

Digital literacy

Education

PhD in Rhetoric and Composition / Writing Studies

MA in Rhetoric and Composition / Writing Studies

Job description

Requisition Number: 74312

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City: Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: Faculty

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 15-Oct-2026

Date Posted: 01-Sep-2026

Job Summary

The Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) and the College of Arts & Sciences Residential Academic Program (A&S RAP) at the University of Colorado Boulder invite applications for a joint Assistant Teaching Professor position. The successful candidate will teach lower and upper-division undergraduate courses for PWR with opportunities to contribute to an Interdisciplinary Writing Certificate, a minor in Writing and Public Engagement, and PWR’s ten areas of academic expertise. The candidate will also teach lower-division undergraduate courses for the A&S RAP. We seek a colleague committed to first-year composition as well as to sustainability with experience developing inclusive writing pedagogies focused on environmental writing, environmental rhetorics and justice, and rhetorics of science. We especially seek candidates whose teaching attends to the intersections of environmental and social justice, pointing to the ways in which climate, policies, and discourses impact vulnerable communities and the planet. An anticipated start date for this position is fall 2026.

To support this joint appointment, we especially seek a candidate who is committed to lower-division writing education and to creating a dynamic, collaborative learning environment for CU Boulder's incoming class of students. We strongly desire candidates who engage in innovative digital pedagogy and strive to enhance students’ digital, information, and AI literacy. A strong interest in working with first-year and transfer students is also highly valued.

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

PWR is an active community of teachers, scholars, and writers committed to making writing central to undergraduate education. Many teaching professors are active writers, publishing op-eds in local newspapers; poems, fiction, and creative non-fiction for literary journals; and scholarly works for composition studies and beyond. Through small class sizes and intensive workshops, we train students to think critically and write persuasively in diverse genres, modes, and media and contexts-academic, civic, professional, and personal.

PWR’s award‑winning program has been made possible by a long tradition of highly valued and long‑serving teaching professors working alongside a small group of tenure‑track faculty. Together, PWR faculty strive to expand students’ critical literacy practices and open up opportunities for students to present their work publicly, engage with community organizations, and produce journals of undergraduate writing such as Hindsight. PWR is also committed to expanding applied writing curricula at CU Boulder by working on writing across the curriculum and writing in the disciplines initiatives.

Like CU Boulder on the whole, PWR is committed to generating a community and a curriculum whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity and inclusion. PWR seeks candidates who share this commitment and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education. PWR welcomes applications from minoritized racial and ethnic identities, ciswomen, non‑normative genders and sexualities, persons with disabilities, and others who have encountered legacies of marginalization.

The College of Arts & Sciences Residential Academic Program (RAP) believes inclusive and effective teaching begins with recognizing and supporting the many ways students learn, grow, and engage. Our educators foster welcoming classroom and community environments that value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. RAP faculty are committed to evidence‑based and innovative teaching practices that challenge and support students through active learning, mentorship, research, and creative engagement. Our programs emphasize clear learning goals, thoughtful curriculum design, and continual improvement through feedback and reflection. Beyond the classroom, we strive to cultivate belonging, identity, and meaningful connections that support students’ academic, professional, and personal development.

The RAP mission is to provide an inclusive living‑learning environment that helps first‑year students to develop a sense of intellectual purpose and equips them to become active participants in the life of a major research university. Through small classes, connections with faculty and staff who are experts in undergraduate education, and rich offerings of curricular and co‑curricular activities, the RAP supports students in the development of habits of inquiry, critical thinking, and creativity that will prepare them for a lifetime of learning and leadership.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Teaching small (~20 students), seminar‑style courses to first‑year students in the College of Arts & Sciences RAP. Course material and expectations must be coordinated with what is provided in the PWR cognate department.
• Teaching lower (in RAPs & PWR) and upper‑division (in PWR) undergraduate courses capped at 19 students.
• Developing and hosting cocurricular activities for students in your RAP courses, designed to enhance the classroom experience and build community between students and faculty.
• Participating in departmental service, including but not limited to mentoring students, serving on committees, serving the A&S RAP and PWR departments and the broader campus community.

PWR/RAP Assistant Teaching Professors

• Hold a position with 85% of duties and responsibilities allocated to teaching and 15% to service.
• Regularly teach 12 credit hours per semester of lower and upper‑division courses each year, with class enrollments capped at 19 students.
• Hold renewable, multi‑year positions with the expectation of long‑term professional commitments to teaching.
• Contribute service to the unit, college, and/or campus in ways that are appropriate to rank.
• Participate in local, regional, and national professional development activities.

What We Can Offer

We offer a starting salary of $62,500 per academic year with full benefits. Assistant Teaching professors are eligible for faculty development funding as well as program, college, and university‑wide teaching awards and grants. Salary adjustments based on annual merit evaluations are made annually contingent on available funds.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world‑class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• A PhD in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies or an M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies + 5 years of teaching in higher education. Candidates must demonstrate inclusive writing pedagogy and the ability to work with a range of diverse students. Candidates must have a PhD/terminal degree/or equivalent degree/experience in‑hand by August 1, 2027.
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience teaching in environmental rhetorics and rhetorics of science as well as experience teaching digital, information, and AI literacies.
• Candidates must have demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence through teaching, research, and/or service.

What You Will Need

• Two years of higher education experience teaching a wide range of lower‑division and upper‑division courses that align with and extend PWR’s extensive course offerings.
• Strong preparation for contributing to PWR’s mission and various initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to student‑centered pedagogy that promotes critical multi‑literacies while considering diverse abilities and needs.

What We Would Like You to Have

Experience teaching in multiple instruction modes including in‑person, remote, and hybrid.