Job No. 159554
- Job Title:
- Tenure-Track Faculty in Quantum Computation
- Employer:
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University of Colorado at Boulder
- Location:
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Boulder , CO
- Posting Date:
- 11-Sep-2026
- Description:
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The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado’s flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus and boasts top-tier rankings for both its graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Earning the 11th spot among public graduate programs and 17th nationwide for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also ranked within the top 20. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master’s students, and 850 PhD students. Our college has three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We believe that our college’s success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the campus plan of creating and sustaining supportive campus environments.
To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science please visit our website.
The Department of Computer Science is one of the largest department within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder). The department is home to over 50 tenured and tenure-track faculty plus 25 instructional faculty and now includes about 2000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. To learn more about the Department of Computer Science, please visit the department’s website.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an externally funded research program in their technical area; contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the college, and their professional community; and cultivate and contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community.
The typical distribution of work for this role is 40% teaching, 40% scholarly and creative work (research), and 20% leadership and service.
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027; however, a later start date may be negotiated.
The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination, before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $130,000 - $145,000.
A relocation stipend may be available within CEAS guidelines.
A recruitment incentive is available within Department guidelines.
CU offers a competitive 401(a) retirement plan, with employees contributing 5% of their annual eligible compensation and CU contributing 10% of their eligible compensation. This plan is standard for most faculty hires. For more information on CU's retirement benefits visit our website here.
In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers a wide variety of other benefits and perks. Links to some of these are below. To forecast the value of your total compensation, check out our total compensation calculator. More information on some of our benefits and perks is available here: gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; dual-career & relocation resources; and teaching, research, and professional development.
- Contact information:
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- Boulder, CO 80309
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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