Instructor/Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure Track Open Pool

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 25 Aug 2024

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Working Title Instructor/Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure Track Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202400101F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $60,000 - $78,000
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Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week
Description of Work Unit
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition has 20 faculty members and 23 research associates and administrative staff, ~600 undergraduate majors in nutrition, dietetics, food science and hospitality management, 70 M.S. graduate students, and 14 Ph.D. students. A new Fermentation Science Program has been introduced for academic year 2015-2016.
Department research is supported by federal grants from NIH and the USDA, as well as foundations and industry, and two endowments that support a faculty chair and the Lillian Fountain-Smith Nutrition Conference hosted by the department each year. Research has focused on childhood obesity, community nutrition among limited resource audiences, molecular and metabolic nutrition targeted at chronic disease prevention, bioactive food components, and food safety.
The department’s Extension faculty is responsible for numerous creative, high impact educational and engagement programs throughout the state, including EFNEP and FSNE. A new MPH program focus area in Public Health Nutrition within the School of Public Health provides new collaborative opportunities, and the department houses one of the nation’s few Peace Corps Masters International Programs in Nutrition. The department offers an accredited B.S. dietetics program and an M.S. coordinated dietetic internship program. With the overall growth in the department, there has also been growing faculty and student diversity. The department especially encourages those to apply who are eager to teach, conduct research, and advise in an environment committed to diversity.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research 0
% Teaching 100
% Service 0
% Administration
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 08/25/2024
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition seeks applications from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary non-tenure track teaching positions within the department.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
  • For an Instructor-level appointment, a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
  • For an Assistant Professor appointment, a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline is required.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline
  • One or more years university-level teaching experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information for three (3) references directly to this posting. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
This pool is valid through August 25, 2024, at which time, applicants wishing to remain in the temporary hiring pool must reapply.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University (CSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
Diversity Statement
Personal or professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity outcomes.
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