Assistant Professor of Education

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

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