Assistant/Associate Professor - Prion Research Center

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 01 Jan 2023

Posting Details
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Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Prion Research Center
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Posting Number 202200435F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $90,000 – 125,000 (Commensurate with background and experience)
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
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
MIP comprises over 400 individuals within CVMBS who share a common passion for solving some of the most important current human and animal health problems. Internationally recognized research programs include those related to clinical hematopathology and hematologic neoplasms, mycobacteria, retroviruses, prions, zoonotic and arthropod-borne infectious diseases, as well as the diagnostic investigation of naturally occurring animal diseases. MIP also has a strong commitment to education research and the application of cutting-edge pedagogy and has been a leader in establishing university educational initiatives with commensurate professional recognition for educators. MIP provides the only microbiology undergraduate degree program in Colorado, cutting edge training in multiple areas of basic and applied research including the aforementioned programs, and several specialized veterinary residency training programs. The mission of MIP includes an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 75
% Teaching 20
% Service 5
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/01/2023
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Position End Date
Position Summary
MIP invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month appointment at the assistant or associate professor level. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the Prion Research Center (PRC) which constitutes a significant research pillar within MIP. The PRC was founded in 2011 to build on the rich history of prion research and discovery at CSU. The PRC is at the forefront of prion research and is one of only a handful of settings with resources and specialized expertise in transgenic, cell biological, biochemical, molecular genetic, and in vitro approaches to study prions in mammalian and yeast systems, as well as prion diseases in natural host species. The PRC currently has six faculty members with access to exceptional facilities and resources. All faculty are internationally recognized and devoted to research and training.
We are seeking a collaborative candidate with a demonstrated track record in or significant potential for independent basic research in the field of neurodegenerative diseases involving prion-based mechanisms. The successful candidate will work with other faculty to develop, implement and apply PRC programmatic initiatives. Successful candidates must also show success in teaching and mentoring and share our dedicated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
  • Qualified candidates will have a Doctor of Philosophy degree or equivalent in microbiology or a related field.
  • Will demonstrate evidence of conducting and publishing research in the study of neurodegenerative diseases involving prion-based mechanisms, including senior-level authorship in peer-reviewed manuscripts.
  • Will demonstrate evidence of teaching and/or mentoring experience in the field of microbiology.
  • Will have a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Will have a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Evidence of applying for and securing extramural funding.
  • Contribution to broad collaborative proposals for external funding
  • Successful training and integration of early career researchers to the prion field
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving the research community at large through participation in committee functions, symposia, grant review, and related activities
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a CV, cover letter, statement regarding commitment to DEI, a research and teaching/mentoring statement or philosophy and names and contact information of three (3) professional references.
For full consideration, please apply on or before 12PM MST, January 1, 2023 via https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/117517
Application will be open until position is filled.
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
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Teaching, Advising, Mentoring
Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide teaching in the undergraduate and graduate, and post-graduate curriculum of the department, including didactic and experiential and/or laboratory courses. 
  • Participate in the development and/or refinement of courses and curriculum. 
  • The use of current, evidence-backed teaching strategies is required, and collecting performance metrics is expected. 
  • Engaging in collaborative teaching and education research encouraged.
Percentage Of Time 20
Job Duty Category Service
Duty/Responsibility
  • Serve on departmental, college and university committees, particularly those related to research. 
  • Service that includes participation in DEISJ-related activities is expected. 
  • Service to the broader national and international research community through participation in committee functions, editorial functions, symposia, grant review, and related activities.
Percentage Of Time 5
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility
  • Conduct cutting-edge research studying neurodegenerative diseases involving prion-based mechanisms.
  • Demonstrate success in this research program by establishing and maintaining an extramurally funded research program. 
  • Engage with other members of the PRC to become part of a collaborative environment and gain success in research, service, and teaching excellence. 
  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and disseminate/share work through presentations and seminars. 
  • Train students and fellows in prion research, employing and demonstrating best practices for rigor and transparency. 
  • Engagement to improve equity and other DEISJ initiatives in the life sciences is expected.
Percentage Of Time 75

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