Assistant/Associate Professor

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 23 Dec 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Posting Number 202200307F
Proposed Annual Salary Range Assistant - $100,000 to $110,000 Associate - $110,000 to $130,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
Colorado State University is a land-grant institution encompassing 57 academic departments in 8 colleges, housing more than 75 majors. It is one of the fastest-growing research universities in the country, with annual research expenditures of nearly $300 million and an enrollment of over 32,000 students. Fort Collins is an attractive community of approximately 156,000 at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. The city is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. It consistently ranks high on quality of life measures by numerous publications; see http://www.fcgov.com/fcfacts.php?ID=6 for the complete list. The Front Range has developed into a high-technology hub with companies such as Agilent, HP, IBM, Intel, Keysight Technologies, Avago Technologies, AMD, Xilinx, Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman located in or near Fort Collins. The city offers a pleasant climate with excellent schools and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. More information on Fort Collins is available at www.visitftcollins.com.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has 21 faculty members, 400 undergraduates, and 150 graduate students. It has research programs in Communications and Signal Processing; Computer Engineering; Lasers, Optics, and Applications; Controls and Robotics; and Electromagnetics and Remote Sensing. The department participates in the CSU Information Science and Technology Center, the CSU-CHILL National Radar Facility, and the NSF Engineering Research Center for Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere. It is home to the headquarters of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Science and Technology. Many faculty in ECE hold courtesy appointments in the departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, and collaborate with faculty in these and other departments. Known around the world for achievements in research, scholarship, and teaching, many of our faculty are fellows of multiple professional societies and hold the highest honors in their fields. In addition to a large fraction of IEEE Fellows amongst our full professors, we boast one Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. We are home to three University Distinguished Professors and one University Distinguished Teaching Scholar – the highest distinctions on campus for professors. More information on the department can be found at www.engr.colostate.edu/ece.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 50
% Teaching 40
% Service 10
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/23/2022
Number of Vacancies 2
Desired Start Date 08/15/2023
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, invites applications and nominations for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant or associate level to start in Fall 2023. Research areas of particular interest include any area within the field of computer engineering. This is a nine-month, full-time position.
New faculty members will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering; advise graduate and undergraduate students; conduct innovative research; and provide service to the department, the university, and the professional community.
A successful candidate will have a doctorate in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline, by the start date of the position; the potential to develop a vibrant sponsored research program; the ability to effectively teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels; and the interest to serve the department, university, and professional community.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
A PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline, by the start date of the position. Research focus in any areas within the field of computer engineering.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Assistant professor:
  • Potential for a strong, internationally recognized research program.
  • Potential to garner external support.
  • Strength of publication record commensurate with experience, including number, impact, and quality of publications.
  • Complement/expand upon the department’s current research and teaching activities.
  • Potential for continued extraordinary scholarship.
  • Teaching and mentoring potential and enthusiasm.


Associate professor:
  • Existing strong, internationally recognized research program.
  • Demonstrated ability to garner external support.
  • Strength of publication record commensurate with experience, including number, impact, and quality of publications.
  • Complement/expand upon the department’s current research and teaching activities.
  • Potential for continued extraordinary scholarship.
  • Teaching and mentoring experience and enthusiasm.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until it is filled, however for full consideration please apply by 11:59 P.M. (MT) on 12/23/2022. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current curriculum vitae, a one to two-page statement on research interests and a one page statement on teaching interests (uploaded to the appropriate slot in the required documents section), the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references (within your application).
Application materials for semifinalists, including references, will be made available to the entire Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University 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 for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also 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/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and 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.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
Search Contact Brandon Bailey - [email protected], Alauna Sutton - [email protected]

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Teach courses in the area of computer engineering
Duty/Responsibility

Provide intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering, and develop new courses at the graduate level within the candidate’s area of research focus.
Percentage Of Time 40%
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility

Expected to lead a robust, internationally-recognized, externally funded research group. Includes submitting proposals to sponsors for funding, providing oversight, compliance, and completion of tasks on all funded awards; and provide oversight of Research Scientists, Research Associates, and students who may be working on research grants. Also expected to present research results at prestigious conferences and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals.
Percentage Of Time 50%
Job Duty Category Service and Outreach
Duty/Responsibility

Pursue scholarly activities, serve the academic community, and contribute to university outreach. Serve on department, college, and university level committees where appropriate.
Percentage Of Time 10%

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