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These positions assist with all aspects of the course, and generally provide guidance for students adjusting to college and studying engineering.

Salary starts at $19.25 /hour for new CAs and $20.25 /hour for returning students. Approximately 5-8 hours/week

  • Work directly with student teams
  • Provide assistance on design solutions, fabrication, and creation of projects
  • Direct students to available resources.
  • Set up and help for end of semester Design Expo
  • Help with grading presentations, reports, and other assignments

GEEN 2400 & 3400 Projects Course Assistants

Salary starts at $19.25 /hour for new CAs and $20.25 /hour for returning students. Approximately 5-8 hours/week

  • Assist with all aspects of the course: design solutions, fabrication, and creation of projects
  • Work directly with students teams
  • Provide guidance and resources for students
  • Set up and help for the end of semester Design Expo
  • Help with grading presentations, reports and other assignments

Note: Hours may be flexible.

The Lead Course Assistant aids in leading, organizing, and communicating with course assistants (CAs) for all GEEN 1400: Engineering Projects sections. This position also helps to set-up and monitor the end of semester Projects Design Expo.Ìý

Position Requirements: Applicants must have completed a first year projects course (GEEN 1400, ECEN 1400, ASEN 1400, COEN 1400); must be a current student in CEAS with good academic standing. Previous experience as a course assistant, especially for a GEEN projects course, is preferred.Ìý

Additional Information:Ìý

Position is approximately 3-10 hours per week, with 7-10 hours the weeks before and during Expo. Salary starts at $20.25 /hour.Ìý

The IDE Program seeks exceptional engineering students to serve as Course Assistants (CAs) for various courses.

CAs work directly with students, answering questions, providing expertise, and directing students towards available resources. CAs may help with grading presentations, reports and other assignments, and they will directly assist students with online resources and in various fabrication facilities in the ITLL (manufacturing center, electronics center, 3D printing, etc.).

Salary starts at $18.25 /hr. Approximately 5-8 hrs/week

Undergraduate and graduate student assistant opportunities are available in the Program with administrative and communications work. The following are examples:Ìý

Assisting frontline operationsÌý

  • Answering general e-mails inquiries from students, staff, faculty and other persons
  • Working on projects such as data collection, enrollment tallies, admissions numbers tracking, etc.
  • Data entry, filing, updating records, etc.
  • Supporting faculty and staff with business needs and events (ordering materials and supplies; printing; calling vendors for events, etc.)
  • Providing administrative support for IDEÌýProgram & Office operations
  • Provide logistical support for Program events

Marketing / CommunicationsÌý

  • Posting organic social media content, report on metrics
  • Assisting with managing website updates & maintenance
  • Updating alumni database
  • Contacting prospective students
  • Performing market research/analysis,
  • Creating simple marketing literature, flyers and brochures
  • Assisting with marketing initiatives for upcoming eventsÌýÌý

Peer Mentoring

  • Hosting drop-in office hours
  • Sharing student perspective with prospects
  • Mentoring students on interview preparation
  • Sharing resources and program insights

Pay range: $18.25 - $19.25 per hourÌý

  • The starting pay rate depends on student’s skills, qualifications and experience in the respective area.
  • The pay rate may increase after the first semester is possible dependent upon the student’s performance and length of employment.

Student hourly positions are not permanent employees and hired on a semester-by-semester basis.ÌýÌý

Have questions or need help on student employment opportunities or eligibility? Please feel free to review the Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØStudent Employment FAQs.Ìý

For more information on other student employment opportunities on campus, visit the Student Employment Office web site.Ìý

Interested applicants for students positions in the IDE should fill out . For questions or additional information about available positions, please contact Dr. Mindy Zarske at malinda.zarske@colorado.eduÌýÌý

For course assistant positions, your application materials must be submitted by the below dates each year for full consideration:

  • July 31 for fall semester
  • Jan. 15 for spring semester
  • April 1 for summer semester

Temporary Faculty

Each semester the Integrated Design Engineering Program may seekÌýtemporary faculty to teach a variety of courses to engineers and technical professionals in the area of integrated design engineering. These teaching roles are filled on an as-needed basis semester to semester.

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.

The titles of Lecturer, Instructional Associate, andÌýAdjoint areÌýgiven to individuals who teach on a course-by-course basis.Ìý

Minimum Requirements:

  • A graduate degree or related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Ìý

  • Strong background in engineering design principles, including iterative design processes, testing, and analysis.
  • Ability to mentor and support first-year students as they transition to university-level engineering programs.
  • Familiarity with team dynamics and strategies for fostering effective interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Experience managing multiple project teams, or equivalent leadership experience in coordinating groups and ensuring alignment with goals.
  • Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and fostering success among diverse student populations, including underrepresented groups in engineering such as women, racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.
  • Proficiency in teaching or using a range of engineering tools (e.g., programming microcontrollers, computer-aided design (CAD), design for manufacturability, or other related tools).Ìý

Compensation ranges fromÌý$3,750–$12,900 per course, depending on the teaching assignment, instructor qualifications, and what semester the course is being taught.

Examples of courses that lecturers have taught in our program include:

  • GEEN 1400: Engineering Projects
  • GEEN 2010: Engineering Tools and Analysis
  • GEEN 2851: Statics for Engineers

These appointments are temporary in nature and candidates are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. Temporary faculty appointments are eligible for accrued sick time. Sick time is earned on a prorated basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. Benefits eligibility and additional benefits information are available on theÌý.ÌýFor more information and open opportunities for permanent faculty positions, please visitÌý.Ìý

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØis 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.

Interested applicants may contact Faculty Director, Malinda Zarske atÌýmalinda.zarske@colorado.edufor information about available positions.

For temporary faculty positions, your application materials must be submitted by the following dates each year for full consideration:

  • Fall – July 17
  • Spring – December 1
  • Summer – April 1

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