http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/101718 NEW: Assistant/Associate Professor Position at CU Denver “Inworks” Inworks at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus, invites qualified individuals to apply for a full-time position as an Assistant Professor in the clinical teaching track. Highly-qualified applicants with a record of accomplishments appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor C/T will also be considered. Responsibilities will include active engagement in the teaching, scholarship and service missions of Inworks and the University. You will be part of a small, close-knit community of innovators who are building an extraordinary interdisciplinary, human-centered, problem-oriented educational program. For both practical and programmatic reasons, Inworks operates in many ways as a “start-up.” Strong candidates will be self-directed and biased toward action, comfortable “wearing many hats”, and operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment. If that sounds like a place you want to work, and a mission to which you want to contribute, let us hear from you. If you want to know more about Inworks, visit http://www.inworks.org. *Inworks Mission:* Inworks is a new initiative of the University of Colorado Denver │ Anschutz Medical Campus that draws together faculty, staff and students from across the two campuses, as well as entrepreneurs and leaders from industry, government, education and the community, to address problems of importance to human society. Our mission is to impart skills and habits of mind that allow people to collaboratively create impactful solutions to human problems. We seek to create innovative solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems, while in the process creating life-long innovators. In addition to a rich assortment of course offerings, we currently offer undergraduate and graduate certificates, as well as an undergraduate minor, in human-centered design and innovation. Our academic programs, which are open to students from every discipline, are expected to expand significantly in the next two years. *Minimum Qualifications:* - Earned terminal degree in a discipline relevant to Inworks, and relevant experience appropriate for appointment to a clinical teaching track position and as a member of the Graduate Faculty of the University - Strong commitment to teaching excellence - Demonstrated success in a collaborative environment *Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* - Significant disciplinary strength in at least one core area of Inworks educational focus: human-centered design and innovation, design thinking, global/public health, entrepreneurship, leadership development, team building, technology and development, human-computer interfaces, game design and development, technology and human social systems; rapid prototyping, data science, physical computing, digital education, human longevity *Desired Qualifications:* - Disciplinary strength in several core areas of Inworks educational focus - Demonstrated teaching excellence in a higher education setting - Evidence of a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration - Strong interpersonal skills that that foster respect and openness to the ideas of others - Evidence of prior achievement in research, creative work or professional practice *Required Application Materials:* When applying at https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/101718, applicants must include: - An Inworks-specific cover letter that addresses directly the job requirements, outlines qualifications, and describes how the applicant envisions contributing to the Inworks mission. - A description of the applicant’s vision for achieving impact, i.e., how she/he proposes to make a purposeful difference both inside and outside of Inworks. - A current CV or résumé, including names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references. - If appropriate, a portfolio. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; expected start date is summer or fall 2015.