Assistant Professor of Engineering bei Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University · Grand Junction, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Assistant Professor of Engineering
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering(CS&E) at Colorado Mesa University invites applications for an AssistantProfessor of Engineering starting August 2026. This CMU faculty role is a full-time,tenure-track position in Grand Junction, CO, primarily focusing on teachinglower-division mechanical engineering courses in support of the EngineeringPartnership Program (EPP) between Colorado Mesa University (CMU) and theUniversity of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), as well as supporting CMU’s standaloneMechanical Engineering Technology program.
In addition to teaching,tenure-track faculty are expected to:
- Maintain an active scholarly agenda (e.g.,applied research, engineering education, or discipline-relevant scholarship)
- Contribute to service and student advising/mentoring within the department,university, and profession.
Additionally, we seek a student-centered educator who:
- Brings curiosity to course design
- Demonstrates humility and dignity in mentoring
- Innovates with courage
- Shows resilience in supporting diverse learners
- Helps students power their futures through project-based and hands-on learning
In 2008, CMU partnered with CU Boulder to form the CMU/CUBoulder Engineering Partnership Program (EPP), enabling students to earn a CUBoulder degree in Civil, Electrical & Computer, or Mechanical Engineeringentirely on the CMU campus in Grand Junction. Students benefit from smallclasses, hands-on learning, and faculty focused on undergraduate teaching.Instruction is provided by CMU faculty in lower-division courses, while theupper-division courses are covered by CU Boulder faculty dedicated to the EPPwho live and teach in Grand Junction. This creates an affordable, rigorousprogram combining CMU’s teaching focus with CU Boulder’s engineeringexcellence. To learn more about the Engineering Partnership Program, pleasevisit the program website (https://www.coloradomesa.edu/engineering/partnership-program/index.html).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. CMU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship (new, transfer, or extension) for this position.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution and 5+ years of relevant engineering work experience.
- Readiness to teach lower-division engineering courses that support the EPP.
- Active-learning mindset with the ability to engage students in hands-on, student-centered classrooms.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and student success.
- Commitment to best practices in instruction, advising/mentoring, and curriculum development.
- Record of, or clear plan for, scholarly work (e.g., applied research, engineering education, or discipline-relevant scholarship).
- Service orientation with potential for meaningful participation in institutional, community, and/or professional activities.
- Strong communication and organization skills, modeling dignity, humility, and curiosity in daily practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Professional engineering experience and/or prior college teaching.
- Experience with active learning, project-based instruction, or hands-on labs that build students’ confidence and capability.
- History of supporting diverse learners and creating welcoming learning environments.
- Evidence of dedication to undergraduate teaching and mentoring, aligned with CMU’s mission and values.
- Demonstrated ability to work with programmable devices.
- Ability to teach lower-division courses across multiple engineering disciplines.
Salary: $80,000.00 - 90,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Computer Science and Engineering
Employment Type: Tenure-track Faculty
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/4/2026.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Statement describing teaching philosophy, including concrete examples that demonstrate strategies for effective teaching
- Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
- Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Chris Penick, [email protected]
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
