Teaching Assistant Professor/Teaching Associate Professor of Environment and Natural Resources

Job Summary

The Masters of the Environment Professional Graduate Program (MENV) at the University of Colorado Boulder (UCB) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor of Environment and Natural Resources Policy (ENRP). Part of UCB’s Department of Environmental Studies, MENV seeks a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor for the ENRP specialization, for which this individual will also serve as ENRP faculty lead.

The successful candidate will possess significant academic as well as professional experience in environmental policy, planning, and/or law, including public lands and natural resources, water, climate change/resilience, and other areas, with an emphasis on equity and inclusion. The candidate will have a deep understanding of the critical environmental and natural resources issues we face as well as the role of governance and policy in addressing them. MENV is also interested in candidates with expertise in climate change and climate resilience, and associated societal, regulatory, and governmental responses.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

MENV is an interdisciplinary professional master’s degree that equips students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to address complex environmental and social challenges. Through our comprehensive approach to professional education, MENV students receive a graduate degree from one of the world’s top universities in environmental sciences, while simultaneously gaining valuable professional experience with an external client organization. MENV values diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. More information here: Masters of the Environment .

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This is a nine-month, full-time, academic-year appointment at the rank of either Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor. It may include additional (compensated) summer responsibilities. The position includes teaching, advising, administrative duties, and potentially research/professional work:

Faculty Lead

• Serve as faculty lead for the ENRP Specialization. Oversee and develop the curriculum, engage faculty in curricular development, coordinate faculty instruction, and advise students.

Teaching

• Develop and teach in-person professional graduate courses in the ENRP specialization and MENV electives.

Engage with External Stakeholders

• Develop and facilitate relationships with external organizations and serve as a resource for the relevant external stakeholders.

Capstone Advisor

• Advise MENV students in experiential learning projects.

Support Student Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation

• Work with the MENV program faculty and staff to support student recruitment, retention, and placement into impactful careers.

Research and Creative Work

• Depending on the candidate background and interest, this position may also include engaging in research or creative work related to professional practice for a small fraction of their time (i.e., 10%). This involves a) demonstrating a deep understanding of professional practices in leadership b) demonstrating impact and innovation within the professional practice; and c) engaging in research and thought leadership relevant to the field.

All faculty are expected to contribute service to the program, including serving on committees; developing and facilitating relationships in the professional field to curate student learning opportunities; and supporting student recruitment, retention, and placement.

What You Should Know

• We seek candidates who will support and encourage a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive learning environment. Since MENV is a professional graduate program, we value a variety of accomplishments and qualities in a candidate, including professional experience, interpersonal skills, publications, and an entrepreneurial spirit befitting a young and vibrant program.
• Personal qualities should include a spirit of collaboration, a passion for learning and the requisite humility that is required when working in an emergent field with creative, professional students. Strong interpersonal skills and self-directedness are a must for this team-based program.
• This role will also be expected to contribute toward program efforts to address dimensions of underserved communities, justice and equity, and race, gender, and/or class influence as it relates to sustainability and the environment.
• All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement . New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

• We can offer a competitive academic year salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications, in the range of $65,000-79,000 for the Teaching Assistant Professor position, or $80,000-90,000 for the Teaching Associate Professor position.
• This position is a full-time 9-month position (mid-August through early May) with an initial three-year contract appointment that can be renewed.
• It may also include a part-time summer contract with associated compensation at the same rate.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

For the Teaching Assistant Professor rank:

• Graduate degree (e.g., PhD, MS, MA, MBA, JD) or close equivalent in relevant field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level, which may include experience as a graduate teaching assistant or equivalent (e.g., teaching or training as an environmental professional); OR professional experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience and passion for teaching, shown through course/curriculum development, integration of service learning, teaching innovation, or development of effective pedagogical methods.
• Record of delivering professional development (e.g., delivering workshops, presenting at or organizing conferences).
• Some demonstration of outreach, civic engagement, or service in the community or in other areas that utilizes expertise.

For the Teaching Associate Professor rank:

• Graduate degree (e.g., PhD, MS, MA, MBA, JD) or close equivalent in relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as Teaching Assistant Professor or equivalent; or the equivalent number of years in relevant professional practice.
• Demonstrated experience and passion for teaching, shown through course/curriculum development, integration of service learning, teaching innovation, or development of effective pedagogical methods.
• Strong record of delivering professional development (e.g., delivering workshops, presenting at or organizing conferences).
• Demonstrated thought leadership (research, publications, presentations) that contributes to a strong professional reputation.
• Demonstrated and sustained outreach, community engagement, or service in the community or in other areas that utilizes expertise.

What You Will Need

Personal qualities:

• A spirit of collaboration, a passion for learning and the requisite humility that is required when working in an emergent field with creative, professional students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-directedness with a startup mindset. Passion for mentoring, teaching, and creating professional opportunities for students in a professional context.
• Demonstration of self-awareness, cultural intelligence, and a commitment to fostering equity and inclusion.
• Experience working with students or professionals from a wide range of life experiences and backgrounds.
• Excitement about contributing to a flagship program in sustainability and the environment.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Academic or professional leadership experience within the sustainability, environmental, resilience, and/or social change fields.
• Experience teaching and developing curriculum for programs that include one or more of the following:
• Professional education, higher education learning, extension school, facilitation, technical assistance, and/or corporate learning.
• Professional leadership experience at the director level or above.
• Strong connections with industry, nonprofits, and/or government to facilitate student opportunities.
• Experience dealing with complex issues, multiple business functions and/or stakeholders with varying interests.
• Evidence of engaging diverse communities and creating strong partnerships.
• Experience in creating innovative learning experiences.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Current curriculum vitae or resume.
2. Cover Letter, which includes a thorough description of teaching and professional experience related to the job description. The cover letter should also include a description of how the candidate will support and encourage a learning environment that includes mentorship, classroom, professional, and experiential and project-based learning.
3. A complete application also requires a separate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) statement (1-2 pages) demonstrating the candidate’s commitment to cultivating learning and/or working environments that are equitable and inclusive of diverse students, faculty, and staff with regard to race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, class, disability, and other marginalized identities.

During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three references, and we will request letters of recommendation and additional materials if needed, as the search progresses.

The review of applications will begin on October 3, 2022 . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu