ME Job Listings
The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering invites you to join our team at the forefront of research, innovation and education. To learn more about the department and our vision, please visit the about us page.
Faculty and Staff
Tenure-Track Faculty
The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the Â鶹ӰԺ invites applications for tenure-line faculty in several interdisciplinary research areas. Our college is halfway through a strategic plan to double in size, and our vision is to be a world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education.
A core value of the College of Engineering and Applied Science is inclusive excellence. We seek candidates who are interested in or have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, mentoring and inspiring diverse students of all races, nationalities and genders, including first-generation college undergraduates. Applicants must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field and have demonstrated an ability or show promise and interest in conducting innovative research and developing excellent teaching practices while mentoring students and collaborating with faculty. We are eager to accommodate the needs of dual career couples.
The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the Â鶹ӰԺ invites applications to fill a Scholar in Residence position. This position will support the Department of Mechanical Engineering and fulfillment of the department’s educational mission, with a particular focus on both undergraduate and graduate courses in the broad areas of manufacturing, product design, CAD, and machine design, or other related fields.
This is a non-tenure track appointment; the successful candidate will be appointed as a Scholar in Residence with a three-year renewable contract. The position will report to the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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Responsibilities
The position involves teaching five engineering courses per academic year on the CU-Â鶹ӰԺ campus, beginning the Fall or Spring semester.
What you should know
This is a standard three-year renewable appointment targeted towards design professionals with industry experience. Mentorship from research and teaching faculty and full staff support will be provided.
What we can offer
The salary range for this position will be $70,000 - $95,000 annually with University benefits. The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The Â鶹ӰԺ is one of the largest employers in Â鶹ӰԺ County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the Â鶹ӰԺ.
Qualifications
Candidates must have earned at least a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, and must demonstrate active engagement and continued industry experience in the field of mechanical engineering. A strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate engineering education and/or industry training is a plus. The successful applicant would have demonstrated industry experience and project management skills and will be able to leverage their experience to teach both lecture and lab-based courses. An interest in improving undergraduate and graduate engineering education is desirable.
Preferred applicants would have prior teaching and industrial experience and would have already served as the instructor of record for one or more courses. Expertise is preferred in the broad areas of manufacturing, product design, CAD (SOLIDWORKS certification recommended), and machine design, or other related fields.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following materials as PDF files:
- A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals.
- Resume/CV.
- A two-page statement of your experience and plans for teaching and student mentoring.
- List of 3 references with contact information.
- During the application process you will need to separately enter contact information for one reference who will be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses. This can be someone from your list of references above.
Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through . Background checks will be conducted for all final applicants.
Posting contact information
Posting Contact Name: Â鶹ӰԺ Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
Adjunct Instructors for Engineering Project Teams
The department is currently seeking 25-30 professionals to serve as directors overseeing project teams of 6-8 students for two academic semesters.
Duties:
- Director helps the student project team grow and develop so they can independently run the project by themselves. The director models and establishes industry practices, such as the use of meeting agendas, meeting minutes, weekly status report by each team member, setting and reviewing schedules and budgets each week, identifying potential problems and solutions, etc.
- Ideally, the director meets once a week with the team for an hour. Also, ideally, the company client attends the same meeting. If the client and director do meet at the same time, it is often helpful for the team to meet briefly with the director alone before or after the client meeting.
- Adjunct directors typically handle this time commitment by meeting early or late in the day (i.e. before/after their normal work hours) with the team. They also answer team emails or phone calls throughout the week; this typically takes <1 hr/week depending on the project status.
- The director provides guidance in preparing and critiquing oral presentations and written reports. The director should read reports and give feedback to teams, preferably not by ‘grading’ the report but by requesting changes and improvements. There are typically 3-4 reports per semester, requiring an average of 1-2 hours/report depending on the report quality.
- When possible, the director attends team presentations at company site to evaluate team oral presentation skills. Time commitment can vary widely depending on the company location, approximately 3-8 hr/semester. If the director can’t attend, one option is to prepare and critique the team during practice presentations beforehand.
- The director attends the team’s manufacturing review in December.
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The director conducts performance evaluations with each team member near the end of the fall and spring semesters, and suggests team member grades at the end of each semester.
Qualifications: Experience in mechanical engineering project management, mechanical engineering degree
Estimated Hours: 2 hours per week
Positions available: 25-30
Location: Â鶹ӰԺ, Colorado
Contact: Daria Kotys-Schwartz, daria.kotys@colorado.edu
Pay rate: $2,861 - $3,381 per team overseen, for one academic year
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Click here for a list of ADA and Title IX coordinators. To view the . This organization participates in . We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities
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Industry Mentors for First-Year Engineering Projects
The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking 4 professionals to serve as Industry Mentors for First-Year Engineering Projects students during the Fall 2024 semester. This mentorship program is designed to enhance industry connections and provide guidance to students as they develop their projects.
Duties:
- Participate in a kick-off meeting with faculty and fellow mentors to discuss course goals and the mentorship program.
- Attend scheduled class sessions to present your career pathway, provide feedback on students' initial project ideas, and support project development throughout the semester.
- Guide students in preparing their Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews by offering feedback based on provided rubrics.
- Provide targeted support and mentorship during dedicated class time, working closely with small student teams.
- Attend the First-Year Engineering Projects Expo as a judge for final presentations.
- Participate in a close-out meeting to provide feedback on the program and suggest improvements for furture iterations.
Qualifications:
- Relevant industry experience in engineering or a related field.
- Strong communication and mentorship skills.
- A willingness to engage with and provide constructive feedback to first-year engineering students.
Estimated Hours: 20-25 hours over the semester
Location: Classes will be held in-person at the Integrated Teaching & Learning Laboratory (ITLL) on the CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus. Participation in certain meetings may be virtual.
Pay Rate: $1,000 stipend for participation in the mentorship program.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should email James Harper, Assistant Teaching Professor, and Grace Burleson, Assistant Professor, with a brief statement of interest and resume.
University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Click here for a list of ADA and Title IX coordinators. To view the . This organization participates in . We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities
CU Â鶹ӰԺ is committed to making information and resources that are available via the web accessible for all users. If you are a job seeker and need accessibility assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for one of our open positions, please submit an accessibility request or call 303-735-4357 (5-HELP) to submit a request for assistance.
Temporary Faculty
The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks Adjunct faculty to teach various courses each semester. Areas include computer-aided design, mechanics of materials, thermal and fluid transport, machine design, and manufacturing. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis. The full consideration date for Spring 2025 is Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Adjuncts teach on a course-by-course basis and requires a graduate degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Compensation starts at $13,520 per 3-credit course as of January 1, 2025, varying by assignment.
Sample Courses Taught:
- GEEN 1400: First-Year Engineering Projects
- MCEN 1025: Computer Aided Design and Fabrication
- MCEN 3012: Thermodynamics
- MCEN 3030: Computational Methods
- MCEN 4026: Manufacturing
- MCEN 4173/5173: Finite Element Analysis
Given that needs vary each semester, we encourage those interested in teaching to reach out with their areas of specialization. Adjunct positions are non-permanent and offered on a semester-by-semester basis. This role is eligible for prorated sick leave. For permanent faculty opportunities, visit CU Â鶹ӰԺ Jobs.
Interested applicants should contact Kassie Van Pelt, HR and Operations Manager, at Kassie.VanPelt@colorado.edu for more information.
Partnership Programs
Our department partners with Western Colorado University (WCU) in Gunnison and Colorado Mesa University (CMU) in Grand Junction, offering students the opportunity to earn a CU Â鶹ӰԺ mechanical engineering degree entirely on the Western Slope. These programs also utilize temporary faculty, adhering to the same pay structure.
Interested applicants should contact Kevin Terry (WCU), Interim Director of the Western-CU Â鶹ӰԺ Partnership Program, at Kevin.Terry@colorado.edu or Nathan McNeill (CMU), Director of CMU-CU Â鶹ӰԺ Engineering Partnership Programs at Nathan.McNeill@colorado.edu.
Student Jobs Mailing List
The department maintains a moderated mailing listserv for job opportunities relevant to ME students. Current students and alumni can subscribe to the list by sending a blank email to mcen-prof+subscribe@colorado.edu from their CU email address. The jobs range from part-time internships for current students to full-time salaried positions for graduates. Employers interesting in posting to the jobs list can email katherine.mcconnell@colorado.edu.
Department Jobs
Each semester the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks student employees in the areas of course support, department administration and research assistance. These student hourly roles are filled on an as-needed basis each semester. Student hourly positions are not permanent employees. We offer the following positions within our program: