CU Boulder Job Posting Requirements
Updated 1/1/24
Please reference the table below for a description of the posting requirements and posting source for each appointment type for the CU Boulder campus.ÌýNote that ALL job postings regardless of posting source MUST include the hiring rate or range (this includes noting if relocation/signing bonus or other similar compensation will be offered), a link or description of additional benefits (automatically included in all postings on Avature), the title and short description of the work, the application deadline, and how to apply including contact information or instructions on how to be considered.ÌýÌý
- A job posting template is available for student assistant and temporary faculty jobs. Please contact your designated Position Management Consultant or Talent Acquisition representative with any questions.Ìý Some campus divisions, colleges, or schools may have additional requirements.
- Search waivers may apply in some cases and require consultation with a Talent Acquisition representative. A search waiver only waives the external posting process, not the requirement to post internally for a minimum of 3 business days.Ìý
All Employment Types
Ìý
Employment Type
- All Employment Types
Appointment Type
- Unpaid appointment with no plans for future compensation or Non-Employee (affiliate, external employer, contractor, temporary agency, etc.)
Posting Source
- NA
Posting Requirements
- Unpaid appointments with no plans for future compensation and non-employees (such as affiliates) are notÌýrequired to be posted.
Staff
Ìý
Employment Type
Regular StaffÌý(Classified Staff or Univ Staff)
Appointment Type
- New or Vacant Positions (including search waivers and rehires)
Posting Source
- CU Boulder Jobs
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days for University Staff and 7 business days for Classified Staff.Ìý
Employment Type
Regular StaffÌý(Classified Staff or Univ Staff)
Appointment Type
Occupied Position
Posting Source
- Depends
Posting Requirements
University Staff career-track changes and classified reallocations must be posted on the Internal Career Track Promotional Announcement page for a minimum of 3 business days. Non-career-track promotions must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days for University Staff and 7 business days for Classified Staff. Please contact your designated Position Management Consultant or Talent Acquisition Representative with any questions.Ìý
Employment Type
Regular StaffÌý(Classified Staff or Univ Staff)
Appointment Type
Occupied PositionÌý(additional temporary pay)
Posting Source
- NA
Posting Requirements
- Additional temporary pay for a regular employee in their current appointment is not required to be posted.
Employment Type
Regular StaffÌý(Classified Staff or Univ Staff)
Appointment Type
Acting/Interim Appointment to a New or Vacant Position
Posting Source
- CU Boulder Jobs
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days for University Staff (7 business days for Classified Staff) either at the start of the appointment OR if exceeds 9Ìýmonths in duration. Please contact your designated Position Management Consultant to discuss acting/interim appointments.Ìý
Research Faculty
Ìý
Employment Type
Regular Research Faculty
Appointment Type
- New or Vacant Positions (including internal promotional opportunities and rehires)
Posting Source
- CU Boulder Jobs
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days.
Employment Type
Regular Research Faculty
Appointment Type
Occupied PositionÌý(additional temporary pay)
Posting Source
- NA
Posting Requirements
- Additional temporary pay for a regular employee in their current appointment is not required to be posted.Ìý
Tenure/ Tenure-Track Faculty
Ìý
Employment Type
Regular T/TT Faculty (including Teaching Faculty and Visiting)
Appointment Type
- New or Vacant Positions (including internal promotional opportunities, rehires, and secondary faculty appointments lasting longer than 9 months that include additional duties resulting in additional compensation and/or an updated job title such as department chair or faculty director).
Posting Source
- CU Boulder Jobs
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days.
- See campus guidelines for posting faculty secondary/administrative appointments
Employment Type
Regular T/TT Faculty (including Teaching Faculty and Visiting)
Appointment Type
Occupied PositionÌý(additional temporary pay)
Posting Source
- NA
Posting Requirements
- Additional temporary pay for a regular employee in their current appointment is not required to be posted. This exception does not apply to secondary appointments which must be posted as described under the Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty section above.
Employment Type
Regular T/TT Faculty (including Teaching Faculty and Visiting)
Appointment Type
Occupied Position
Posting Source
- Depends
Posting Requirements
- The following do not need to be posted:
- Positions that are career progressions, such as promotion of a current employee from associate to full professor or distinguished professor
- Contract renegotiations/reappointments, including instructor-track reappointments
- Non-employee appointments, including faculty emeritus status, affiliates, persons of interests (POIs), and volunteers
- Please contact recruiting@colorado.edu for any questions or guidance.
Temporary
Ìý
Employment Type
Temporary StaffÌý(including working retirees)
Appointment Type
- New or Vacant Positions (including internal promotional opportunities and rehires)
Posting Source
- CU Boulder Jobs
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days for Temporary University Staff and 7 business days for Temporary Classified Staff.Ìý
Employment Type
Temporary StaffÌý(including working retirees)
Ìý
Appointment Type
Occupied Position
Posting Source
- NA
Posting Requirements
Temporary staff career-track changes must be posted on the Internal Career Track Promotional Announcement for a minimum of 3 business days. Temporary staff non-career-track changes must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days for University Staff and 7 business days for Classified Staff.
Employment Type
Temporary Research Faculty
Appointment Type
New or Vacant Position (including rehires)
Posting Source
- CU Boulder Jobs
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days.
Employment Type
Temporary Research Faculty
Appointment Type
Occupied Position
Posting Source
- CU Boulder Jobs
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted through CU Boulder Jobs for a minimum of 3 business days.
Employment Type
Lecturers
Appointment Type
New or Vacant Position (including rehires and working retirees)
Posting Source
College, school, or department websiteÌý(CU Boulder Jobs optional)
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted for a minimum of 3 business days OR use aÌýstanding announcement on the college, school, or departmentÌýwebsite. The hiring department is required to retain a record of the job posting or announcement if not using CU Boulder Jobs.Ìý
Employment Type
Lecturers
Appointment Type
Occupied Position
Posting Source
College, school,Ìýor department website (CU Boulder Jobs optional)
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted for a minimum of 3 business days OR use aÌýstanding announcement on the college, school, or departmentÌýwebsite. The hiring department is required to retain a record of the job posting or announcement if not using CU Boulder Jobs.
Student Employees
Ìý
Employment Type
Undergraduate Student
Appointment Type
New or Vacant Position
Posting Source
- College, school, or department website (or other posting site such as HandShake)
Posting Requirements
- Must be posted for a minimum of 3 business days OR use aÌýstanding announcement on the college, school, or dept website. The hiring department is required to retain a record of the job posting or announcement.Ìý
Employment Type
Undergraduate Student
Appointment Type
Occupied PositionÌý(career progression or career development promotion)
Posting Source
- NA
Posting Requirements
- Regular or automatic promotions based on time in a specific role or other objective metrics that employees can satisfy without competition are not required to be posted. Similarly, promotions to update the employee’s job title or compensate the employee to reflect work performed or contributions already made by the employee do not need to be posted.