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Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow

Position Number: 7212852
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Ethnic & Multicultural Studies

Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow

Requisition Number: 72380
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 04-Jun-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Ethnic Studies invites applications for a one-year, full-time Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow position to help meet our department's short-term instructional needs.

This position will be a 100% teaching appointment, with no research or service obligations. It will have a teaching load of four (4) courses, beginning the Fall, 2026 semester.
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 Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder is dedicated to centering the epistemologies, histories, and lived experiences of marginalized communities of color and Indigenous nations in order to challenge and critique all forms of oppression and to advance emancipatory, self-determining futures for all people.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This position will be required to teach a minimum of four (4) courses in the 2026-2027 academic year, (2) in the Fall, 2026 semester and (2) in the Spring, 2027 semester. These will include core and upper-division courses focused on the four core disciplinary pillars of scholarship: Africana studies, Native American & Indigenous studies, Asian American studies, and Chicanx/Latinx studies.

What You Should Know

This is a temporary, benefits-eligible 12-month position.
Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. New visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What We Can Offer

The compensation for this full-time position is $60,000/annually and is limited to one (1) academic year.

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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

A PhD by August 31, 2026.
Recent experience teaching for the Department of Ethnic Studies at CU Boulder as the instructor of record.

What You Will Need

The candidate should be able to develop and deliver high-quality courses that incorporate experiential learning, case studies, and emerging topics.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as the role will involve both virtual and in-person learning environments.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current Resume/CV.
A Cover Letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Two Sample Syllabi: Please combine both documents into a single PDF, as there is only one slot available for each application material required.
Two Teaching Evaluations: Please combine both documents into a single PDF, as there is only one slot available for each application material required.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by June 4th, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Post-Doctoral-Teaching-Fellow/72380