Assistant Professor of Education (University of Colorado Boulder)

Institution: University of Colorado Boulder Location: Boulder, CO Department: Museum of Natural History (tenure home in School of Education) Employment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Start Date: 2026–2027 academic year Application Deadline: Full consideration by January 21, 2026 Position Overview CU Boulder seeks a dynamic scholar to join the Museum of Natural History as Curator of Education with tenure in the School of Education. The role focuses on informal learning, museum education, place-based education, and outdoor education, with responsibilities spanning research, teaching, curation, and community engagement. Effort Distribution: Research: 40% Teaching: 20% Curation/Educational Leadership: 20% Service: 20% Key Responsibilities: Maintain an externally funded research program in museum education or informal STEM learning. Teach and develop courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in Museum & Field Studies and School of Education programs. Mentor graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates. Curate educational collections and design innovative educational programs. Collaborate on museum exhibits, community outreach, and educator professional development initiatives. Lead and expand experiential, place-based, and informal learning programs. Qualifications Required: Ph.D. in Science Education, Informal Learning, or a related field by the start of appointment. Experience in museum studies or informal learning program development. Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential to secure external funding. Commitment to inclusive education and research. Preferred / Desired: Experience with digital learning tools and technology-enhanced education. Background in natural sciences or interdisciplinary approaches to science communication. Familiarity with program evaluation and assessment. Experience in cross-disciplinary or collaborative research projects. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $90,000–$100,000 (9-month appointment) Office/museum space and competitive start-up funds. Gender-neutral paid parental leave, childcare support, relocation and dual-career assistance, professional development funding. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off, and ECO Pass. Application Instructions Submit via CU Boulder Jobs (email applications not accepted): Cover Letter (addressing match to position criteria) Resume/CV Research Statement (up to 4 pages) Teaching Statement (up to 2 pages) Curation Statement (up to 2 pages) Three relevant publications (single PDF file) Contact info for three references Full consideration: Apply by January 21, 2026 More info: CU Museum of Natural History If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Location: Boulder, CO
Department: Museum of Natural History (tenure home in School of Education)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Start Date: 2026–2027 academic year
Application Deadline: Full consideration by January 21, 2026

Position Overview

CU Boulder seeks a dynamic scholar to join the Museum of Natural History as Curator of Education with tenure in the School of Education. The role focuses on informal learning, museum education, place-based education, and outdoor education, with responsibilities spanning research, teaching, curation, and community engagement.

Effort Distribution:

Research: 40%
Teaching: 20%
Curation/Educational Leadership: 20%
Service: 20%

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain an externally funded research program in museum education or informal STEM learning.
Teach and develop courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in Museum & Field Studies and School of Education programs.
Mentor graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates.
Curate educational collections and design innovative educational programs.
Collaborate on museum exhibits, community outreach, and educator professional development initiatives.
Lead and expand experiential, place-based, and informal learning programs.

Qualifications

Required:

Ph.D. in Science Education, Informal Learning, or a related field by the start of appointment.
Experience in museum studies or informal learning program development.
Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential to secure external funding.
Commitment to inclusive education and research.

Preferred / Desired:

Experience with digital learning tools and technology-enhanced education.
Background in natural sciences or interdisciplinary approaches to science communication.
Familiarity with program evaluation and assessment.
Experience in cross-disciplinary or collaborative research projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $90,000–$100,000 (9-month appointment)
Office/museum space and competitive start-up funds.
Gender-neutral paid parental leave, childcare support, relocation and dual-career assistance, professional development funding.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off, and ECO Pass.