Assistant Professor - CSU Spur Campus

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Denver, COLORADO
Deadline: 29 Jan 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Assistant Professor - CSU Spur Campus
Position Location Denver, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202300005F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $75,000-$85,000 - Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
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 20-40
Description of Work Unit
Colorado State University (CSU) is a land-grant institution and is one of the fastest-growing research universities in the country, with annual research expenditures of $400 million and an enrollment of over 33,000 students. This year, CSU had the largest freshman class in its history.
Systems Engineering (SE) is the newest department of the Walter Scott College of Engineering and is the largest doctoral program at CSU. SE provides globally-accessible, systems-thinking knowledge and skills, education and team-based research programs to build the Department’s collaboration with and recognition within the broader discipline. The SE program develops systems engineers who deliver successful systems and innovative solutions for the world’s most difficult and complex problems.
The Systems Engineering Department is unique in offering a set of nonresident research-intensive masters and doctoral degree programs that are largely populated with students who are simultaneously working full time in industry. All courses (and all degrees) are offered face-to-face and by distance delivery, synchronously and asynchronously, and may include lecture, seminar, and other distance education formats. Its culture is to embrace intellectual creativity at all levels, operating under the principles of openness, inclusiveness, and integrity. For more information about the Systems Engineering Department, please visit our web page:https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/
Tenure/Tenure Track? No
% Research 0
% Teaching 80
% Service 20
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/29/2023
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department of Systems Engineering seeks to hire a non-tenure track Assistant Professor. This position will work mainly at the CSU Spur campus at the National Western Center in north Denver, as well as remotely. This position will serve those companies most engaged with the SE program in the Denver Metropolitan area.
This search seeks candidates with a systems-centric teaching record in the fields of systems engineering, design and optimization, hardware/software project management, system design lifecycle, requirements, risk analysis, and other aspect of systems engineering and systems engineering science. This position seeks to leverage Denver-based partnership opportunities with Colorado’s local aerospace industry, NREL, Denver-based engineering consulting firms, the CSU Spur initiatives, and Colorado’s Denver-based federal workforce. This position seeks to engage these stakeholders in CSU’s recruitment, education, research, and outreach missions, including engaging in K-12 education activities and SPUR community centric activities.
This faculty position can be a full-time or part time, nine-month appointment. This position will teach courses and advise students in the Systems Engineering Department and will develop advanced courses in their areas of expertise and will greatly contribute to Systems Engineering’s commitment to the undergraduate teaching missions of the university and to provide service to the College of Engineering, CSU, and the broader community.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
  • Applicants must hold a master’s degree or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline. Teaching topics should focus on systems Engineering, energy systems, model-based systems engineering, design optimization, controls, and analytics, project/program Management or in a field related to subjects taught by the Systems Engineering Department.
  • Systems-centric teaching experience in an academic, government, or corporate environment
  • Curriculum development and teaching with Canvas based (or similar system) distance and conventional educational courses in the Systems Engineering domain.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession, and/or inclusion activities.
  • The successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Systems Engineering may provide visa sponsorship for this position for the best candidate.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Teaching or Engineering experience beyond doctoral training in an academic, government, or industrial setting
  • Experience in Systems Engineering, Model-based Systems Engineering, Design optimization, Controls, Analytics, Project Management, Program Management, or a closely related field within the last five years.
  • Experience in aerospace/space or manufacturing industry
Special Instructions to Applicants
Only materials sent through the CSU Jobs Website will be considered. For full consideration, please apply by January 29, 2021, 11:59pm Mountain Time. Applicants will need to upload the following materials to be considered complete.
  • Cover letter which clearly addresses how education and profession experiences align with required and preferred qualifications of the position
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • A 1 ½ page statement of teaching interests
  • Names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates
  • In alignment with the CSU principles of community (https://diversity.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community/), all candidates are required to submit a one-page personal statement on their contributions to diversity, regardless of personal characteristics. The purpose of the statement is to identify candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that will advance institutional diversity and equity goals.


    • For information on Systems Engineering’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please visit: https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
    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 Mary Gomez, [email protected]

    Essential Duties


    Job Duty Category Teaching and Outreach
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Providing intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching courses in Systems Engineering
    • Development and teaching of new courses at the graduate-level and creating/teaching short courses and advising students.
    Percentage Of Time 80
    Job Duty Category Recruiting/Enrollment Management
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Lead interactions with professional societies, industry, government, other universities, and non-profits.
    • Pursue scholarly activities, serve the academic community and contribute to university outreach.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Percentage Of Time 20

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