ChBE Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer/Instructional Associate)

Each year the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering hires professionals in the areas of chemical engineering, biological engineering, and related fields for teaching of core or elective classes. These teaching roles are filled on an as-needed basis each semester.

What We Require:

  • A minimum of a PhD in chemical engineering, biological engineering, or a related field, or equivalent. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant experience in industry is not required but is generally desirable.

Compensation ranges from $1,000 - $4,680 per credit hour, depending on the teaching assignment, and required qualifications.

Examples of some courses we offer for lecturers to teach include:

  • Intellectual Property Law and Engineering
  • Introduction to Engineering Computing
  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Chemical and Biological Process Design
  • Chemical and Biological Process Control
  • Sustainable Design

Temporary titles for those who teach on a course-by-course basis are inclusive of Lecturer, (less than 50% time appointment) and Instructional Associate (equal to or over 50% time appointment or those that have an active 3-year clock).

If hired as an Instructional Associate, this will start a 3-year clock and after that time they will be ineligible to be hired that way again. The clock will be based on the first start date as an Instructional Associate and will not pause with any break in appointment or reduction in FTE.

These appointments are temporary in nature and candidates are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. Benefits eligibility and additional benefits information are available on the Benefits website. For more information and open opportunities for permanent faculty positions, please visit CU Boulder Jobs. 

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.

For full consideration, applicants interested in temporary faculty positions in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering for the Fall 2026 semester should submit their CV/resume to Meg Clarke by June 15, 2026.

Updated 5/8/2026