Assistant Teaching Professor in Social Responsibility and Sustainability

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.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

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.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Generic File 1: Teaching Statement
• Generic File 2: Evidence of Teaching excellence (e.g. videos,

syllabi, evaluations, assignments)

During the application process you will need to enter contact
information for three references who may be contacted to
write letters of recommendation later in the process.

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by
November 28, 2026. This position will remain open
until filled.

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

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu