Employment
The Department of Electrical, ComputerÌýand Energy Engineering invites you to join our team.
Below are current and ongoing job opportunities in our department. For other opportunities not listed on this page, please visitÌý¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Jobs.Ìý
Faculty Positions
Please visit the college's Faculty Careers page for more information and guidance for faculty applicants.Ìý
Temporary Faculty and Lecturers
Each semester, the Department of Electrical, ComputerÌýand Energy Engineering seeks lecturers to teach a variety of courses to our students. These teaching roles are filled on an as-needed basis each semester.Ìý
The title of lecturer is given to individuals who teach on a course-by-course basis. For graduate-level courses, candidates must hold a graduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a related field. For undergraduate-level courses, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. For all courses, prior experience as a course instructor is strongly preferred for any interested applicants.
Lecturer Compensation (effective 1/1/25)
- ECEE courses - $13,780 per course, for a standard 3 or 4 credit course. This amount will be prorated for courses that are less than 3 credits.
- ​Professional Master’s courses - $18,650 per course, for a standard 3 or 4 credit course. This amount will be prorated for courses that are less than 3 credits.
Exception(s) to the rates listed above:
- ECEN 5930: Industry Internship - $6,216.66 per course.Ìý This course is online, with a much smaller teaching workload that the typical 3-credit course requirement.
​Department needs fluctuate substantially from semester-to-semester. If you have an interest in teaching with the department, we encourage you to contact us to share your areas of specialization.Ìý
Lecturer positions are not permanent employees and hired on a semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis. For more information and open opportunities of permanent faculty positions, please visitÌý¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Jobs.Ìý
Interested applicants for lecturer openings in the Department of Electrical, ComputerÌýand Energy Engineering may contact Payroll SpecialistÌýPatty Sue Femrite for information about available positions.Ìý
For full consideration, applicants interested in Lecturer positions in the Department of Electrical, ComputerÌýand Energy Engineering should submit their resumes to Patty Sue Femrite by the dates listed below:
- July 16th for Fall semester
- November 30th for Spring semester
- March 1st for Summer semester
ECEE Student Jobs
Each semester, the Department of Electrical, ComputerÌýand Energy Engineering seeks student employees in the areas of course support and research assistance. These student roles are filled on an as-needed basis each semester. Student positions are not permanent employees.Ìý
For full consideration for , please apply during the following dates per semester:
- Fall:ÌýJuly 1 through September 4
- Spring: November 1 through January 31
We offer the following positions within our program:
Assist a faculty member in their course with responsibilities such as:
- Grading
- Responding to student questions and inquiries about course content and materials
- Assisting the instructor with course content management and organization on Canvas
- Researching data and materials for the course
Learning Assistant Hourly Pay Rates
- Undergraduate student (LA):Ìý$17.50Ìýper hour beginning Spring 2023
- Please note, students may be hired as either 5 hour maximum or 10 hour maximum roles for the same rate of pay.
- Graduate student (GLA):Ìý$29Ìýper hourÌýbeginning Spring 2023
- Please note, students may be hired as either 5 hour maximum or 10 hour maximum roles for the same rate of pay.Ìý
Interested applicants for student assistant openings in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering should fill out the .Ìý
Assist a faculty member in their research.
Student Hourly Research Pay Rates
- Undergraduate student (SA II & SA III):Ìý$16-$27.50Ìýper hour, beginning spring 2024
- Graduate student (SA IV):Ìý$25-$35Ìýper hour, beginning spring 2024.Ìý
Please note thatÌýhours may varyÌýbased on the needs of the research.Ìý
Interested applicants for student assistant openings in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering should fill out theÌý.Ìý
Assist a faculty member in their course with responsibilities such as:
- Grading
- Responding to student questions and inquiries about course content and materials
- Assisting the instructor with course content management and organization on Canvas
- Researching data and materials for the course
- Expertise in relevant PMP coursework preferred
PMP Hourly Pay Rates
- Graduate student:Ìý$33Ìýper hour
Interested applicants for student assistant openings in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering should fill out the .Ìý
- Requirements: Applicant must be a graduate student in the ECEE Department with relevant course material knowledge.Ìý
MS-ECE on CourseraÌýStudent Jobs
The Office of Digital Education in the College of Engineering and Applied Science seeks diligent and hardworking graduate students to help support online electrical and engineering management courses on the Coursera platform for the Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE) and the Master of Engineering Management (ME-EM) degrees. The successful applicants will be working on online master’s degree programs at the intersection of engineering, technology, and business.Ìý
All positions require professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a structured digital environment.Ìý
The required and preferred qualifications below apply to all roles. Please refer to the position descriptions that follow for role-specific responsibilities.Ìý
Required Skills
- Subject matter expertise in assigned courses
- Strong time management and organization skills and the ability to work independently
- Strong English written and verbal skills, especially over email
- An enthusiasm for learning new systems, both technical and non-technical
- Ability to solve problems independently and creatively
- Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political and geographical differences with ability to work well with faculty, staff and students from around the worldÌý
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with the Coursera platform
- A background in teaching and learning, online education and/or engineering
- Familiarity with software that may include web-based website creation/maintenance, video/image editing and cloud-based documents/spreadsheets
- Basic knowledge of scripting languages (i.e. Python, Perl, PHP, Javascript) and/or markup languages (i.e. XML)
- Successful completion of one or more of the related ECEE courses
MS-ECE Course Facilitator
10 hours per week | Begins at $27/hour
We seek 8–10 Course Facilitators for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Core Responsibilities:Ìý
- Host weekly Zoom office hours to support students
- Respond to student inquiries submitted via Salesforce
- Review flagged course items, plagiarism flags, and other course maintenance tasks
- Edit and update course content on Coursera with instructor's consent and approval
- Collaborate with faculty to address academic or technical issues outside facilitator scope
- Escalate student concerns appropriately to supervisors and stakeholders
- Review gradebooks and complete grade overrides at the end of each sessionÌý
Cohort Commitment:Ìý
- Mandatory onboarding session in April (prior to Summer 1 session in May)
- Commitment through Spring 2027
- Attendance at bi-weekly team meetings
- Participation in training at the start of Fall and Spring semesters
- Potential for additional hours based on program needs
- Flexible work schedule outside required meetings
Cohort Intern
10 hours per week | Begins at $28/hour
We seek one Cohort Intern to provide leadership and operational coordination for the Course Facilitator team.
Core Responsibilities:
- Assist in supervision, development, and evaluation of Course Facilitator Cohort
- Lead onboarding and training for Course Facilitators
- Monitor Salesforce to ensure tickets are managed and resolved
- Send announcements, reminders, and operational updates
- Track task completion and follow up as needed
- Assist Course Facilitators with Coursera platform troubleshooting
- Monitor and review course feedback monthly, and suggest opportunities for improvement
MS-ECE Lecturer
If interested in a MS-ECE Lecturer role, please contact us prior to applying.
For candidates with significant industry and subject matter experience.Ìý
Required minimum qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 3+ years of industry experience
Responsibilities mirror Course Facilitator duties with increased academic oversight and instructional contribution.