Job Details

CIRES/ CEEE Curriculum Developer

Position Number: 6494126
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Curriculum Design

CIRES/ CEEE Curriculum Developer

Requisition Number: 66726
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 22-Aug-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks to hire a Curriculum Developer within our Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE). The ideal candidate will have experience in designing data-rich middle and/or high school level science curriculum using research-backed pedagogy and brings experience designing and developing professional learning for educators. The ideal candidate has a teaching background, experience contributing to the evaluation of the efficacy of curriculum and learning outcomes, and experience creating and delivering educator professional development events. The ability to work in a team setting with distributed team members is essential to this role, as the successful candidate will work across multiple projects and with different team members.

The role will be filled as a full-time or part-time (75% FTE) position at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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

At CIRES, more than 900 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people's relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth's poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE) is a team of 24 outreach, education, and evaluation professionals. CIRES CEEE is a well-known and trusted partner for connecting CIRES science with educators, learners, and communities. We strive to make research data accessible, inspire environmental action, and empower curiosity and scientific engagement. We provide accessible, inclusive, high-quality environmental science curriculum and informal learning experiences, as well as meaningful professional and career development opportunities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Curriculum Development (50%)

For middle and high school students around Earth and Environmental Science topics using research-backed pedagogy like Ambitious Science Teaching and data sensemaking frameworks. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop engaging, data-driven units and lessons following curriculum design frameworks (e.g., Data Puzzles).
Collaborate with CIRES scientists to translate cutting-edge research for learners and incorporate authentic scientific data into educational materials.

Incorporate instructional strategies into curriculum design, develop assessment tools and grading rubrics.

Development and delivery of on-line, hybrid and in-person professional learning for educators (20%)

Design and deliver professional learning for educators.
Design and lead a professional learning community of teachers.
Support educators in the implementation of curriculum.

Support Research and Evaluation (20%)

Collaborate with research and evaluation team to collect classroom-level research data through surveys, observations, and video recordings.
Coordinate and work with classroom teachers to collect data on instructional materials' use, including video, surveys, and student work.
Attain CITI research certification in ethical conduct of research.
Travel to classrooms in the Denver, Boulder, & Fort Collins areas.

Other job duties (10%)

Present about project outcomes and research at conferences.
Contribute to publications.

What You Should Know

This position offers a hybrid work modality, requiring 3 days in office. Hybrid work arrangements will follow current CIRES and university guidance and policies.

What We Can Offer

CIRES offers a generous compensation and benefits package.
The annual hiring salary ranges for this position are Associate Scientist II Career Track: $57,570 - $71,963 and Associate Scientist III Career Track: $63,818 - $81,368. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.
This position can accommodate a hybrid work modality.
CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.
Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues.
As an employee at CU Boulder, you will have free access to the regional public transit system, an outstanding network of buses, and light rail systems that service Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Master's degree in education.
At least 3 years of teaching experience in secondary classrooms.
At least 3 years of experience developing curriculum based on research-backed pedagogic practices.

What You Will Need

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team environment with a broad and geographically dispersed group of scientists and educators.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV.
Cover letter briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
List of contact information for 3 professional references (name, title, professional relationship, email) who may be contacted on your behalf for a professional reference. You don't need to include letters of recommendation with your initial application. If you are selected as a finalist for this role, the search committee will request one letter of recommendation at a later time.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Application Deadline: Please apply by August 22, 2025.

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/CIRES-CEEE-Curriculum-Developer/66726