Assistant Teaching Professor in Social Responsibility and Sustainability

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Transit ECO Pass

Job summary

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Social Responsibility and Sustainability Division, starting Spring 2027. The role focuses on teaching across markets, social responsibility, ethics, and critical thinking at undergraduate and possibly graduate levels, with a strong emphasis on innovative pedagogy.

This two-year contract position offers salary of $90,000 and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong academic background with teaching excellence.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline; Doctorate preferred.
• At least one year of university teaching at undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in markets, social responsibility, business ethics/philosophy, and critical thinking at undergrad and possibly grad levels.
• Develop and refine curricula; collaborate with Leeds Centers and divisions; teach seven sections per year.
• Advise students, participate in departmental service, and support content delivery across sections.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Student advising

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Class simulations

Experiential learning

Online platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder is hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Social Responsibility and Sustainability Division starting in Spring 2027.

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 University of Colorado at Boulder, and the city of Boulder, offers a rich intellectual, cultural, recreational, and family-friendly environment. Boulder is widely recognized as an entrepreneurial hub, with active venture capital, technology, natural foods, and renewable energy sectors; it is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States.

The economy of the Front Range of Colorado is strong, and private support for the University and the Leeds School is increasing steadily, as evidenced by our new programs and solid MBA program. The University of Colorado and the Leeds School of Business are nationally recognized for the excellence of our faculty, programs, and students. By joining the Social Responsibility and Sustainability Division, you will be part of a collegial and productive group of scholars with the highest standards of research and teaching excellence.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in markets, social responsibility, business ethics/philosophy, and critical thinking at the undergraduate and possibly the graduate levels. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of economic and business paradigms, including free markets, capitalism, socialism, and various market structures. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have an interest in exploring the intersection of economic freedom with societal objectives and institutional structures. They should also demonstrate the ability to guide students in examining ethical considerations and fostering critical thinking in business decision-making.
• Duties include developing and refining curricula, collaborating with Leeds Centers and divisions on related courses, and teaching seven sections per year. Under the general supervision of the division chair, the position involves preparing for and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, staying current in the content area, evaluating student work, assessing outcomes, maintaining records, and holding office hours. Additional responsibilities may include advising students, providing departmental service, and other duties as assigned by the division chair or the dean’s office.
• The position is anticipated to be at the assistant teaching professor rank. Candidates with strong records in relevant areas are encouraged to apply. This is a two-year contract, with the possibility of another multi-year contract based on demonstrated excellent performance in the role.

What We Can Offer

This is a two-year contract. The annual salary for this appointment is $90,000. We offer $2,000 (or more, if needed) for relocation moving expenses if moving from beyond a 50-mile radius from CU Boulder.

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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America’s Best Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• We seek candidates who have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence with innovative pedagogy that is informed by business and research experience. Must have a strong academic background.
• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent in business, economics, psychology, sociology, history, education, law, philosophy, sustainability, anthropology, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of university teaching experience at the undergraduate level in the fields of business, economics, ethics, sustainability, social responsibility, and broader multidisciplinary issues of related history and current context.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative teaching approaches, such as class simulations, experiential learning, and online software platforms, among others.
• A collegial approach to team-teaching: most or all courses to be taught by the person hired into this role are first and second-year undergraduate required courses with multiple sections taught every term by different faculty members. Faculty leads coordinate quality and consistency of delivery across sections. Essential for success in this role is an eager willingness to work closely and collaboratively with the faculty leads and peer colleagues who are concurrently teaching these classes to ensure consistency of content delivery and student assessment across all sections of each course.

What We Would Like You to Have

• An earned Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent terminal degree in business, economics, psychology, sociology, history, education, law, philosophy, sustainability, anthropology, or a related discipline.
• Two or more years of university teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in the fields of business, economics, ethics, sustainability, social responsibility, and broader multidisciplinary issues of related history and current context.

Posting Contact Information

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