Working at ATLAS
ATLAS is an interdisciplinary institute for radical creativity and invention. We transform ingenious ideas into reality through research, experimentation and critical thinking. Part of the University of Colorado Boulder, ATLAS offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the College of Engineering and Applied Science. When we have positions open, we'll list them below; if no positions are listed, but you are interested in one day joining ATLAS and being part of a dynamic community of researchers, makers, inventors and innovators, use the link below to tell us about yourself. When suitable opportunities arise, we'll let you know about them.

Teaching Assistant Professor (Instructor) in the ATLAS Institute
The growing Creative Technology and Design (CTD) Program within the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado at Boulder seeks a Teaching Assistant Professor (Instructor) whose teaching, creative work, and research demonstrate a deep understanding of design, computing, and emerging technologies. This full-time, non-tenure track Instructor position begins August 21, 2023. The position will be filled at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor (Instructor); however, those with extensive teaching experience may be considered at the rank of Teaching Associate Professor. More details and application link are here. [posted 4 November 2022]
ATLAS Employment Guide
The following information is provided as a guide to positions at the ATLAS Institute. It is not a listing of currently open positions. Applicants interested in openings in the ATLAS Institute should search CU Boulder Jobs.
The CU Boulder and the ATLAS Institute are committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive academic setting and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds whose work and experience will contribute to that effort. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Staff and Faculty
ATLAS Student Assistant Positions
ATLAS and CMAP-B2 student positions are CLOSED for Spring 2023. Please check back for fall openings.
Each semester, the ATLAS Institute engages hourly student assistants to fill a variety of roles. We encourage interested students to email us cuatlas@colorado.edu.
Undergraduate Work Schedule and Hours
Undergraduate student work schedule is set by your supervisor. Students are limited to no more than 25 hours per week during the academic year. During the summer students can work up to 40 hours per week if approved by their supervisors.
Student Employment Hiring Guidelines
Student employment hiring guidelines and procedures for the Boulder Campus can be found on the University of Colorado website. Furthermore, Student Employment publishes annual handbooks for both on-campus employers and off-campus work-study employers.
Student Assistant Positions
ATLAS also hires temporary positions on occasion. These positions will be posted on CU Boulder Jobs.