Assistant Professor - Polymer Chemistry

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 01 Nov 2021

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Assistant Professor - Polymer Chemistry
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Posting Number 202100285F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $82,000 - $87,000
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
CSU is a land-grant institution with a strong commitment to research that impacts society and addresses global problems, while maintaining an emphasis on scholarly excellence. Research-active faculty members representing all major areas of chemistry comprise the Chemistry Department at CSU. The department has graduate programs in Analytical, Inorganic, Materials, Organic and Physical Chemistry, and Chemical Biology. Many opportunities for collaboration exist within the Chemistry faculty, across the College of Natural Sciences and across the University.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 40
% Teaching 50
% Service 10
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/01/2021
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date 08/16/2022
Position End Date
Position Summary
Tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University contribute to the educational mission through three defined areas of contribution: teaching, research, and service. As part of the position, faculty will develop and maintain an internationally recognized research program, actively participate in undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned by the department chair, participate in service deemed appropriate by the department chair, including department and university governance, continue to develop her/his own scholarly activities, and adhere to the responsibilities of the faculty as delineated in the faculty/staff manual.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be capable of truly outstanding teaching, research, and scholarship.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete applications must include a cover letter, detailed CV, descriptions of research plans and teaching interests, a statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the names of at least three references. Under “statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion” please upload a 1-page personal statement on your contribution and commitment to diversity and inclusion, which will help us identify candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that advance our campus diversity and equity goals. Contributions can take a variety of forms including your research, mentorship, teaching or outreach experiences and efforts. Letters of reference will be requested immediately upon submission of an application. Please inform your referees that letters should be submitted by November 8, 2021 to ensure full consideration.
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. 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
The Faculty member will participate in the undergraduate and graduate classroom curriculum as assigned in collaboration with the Department Chair and Associate Chair in charge of class scheduling. In the Department of Chemistry, a full teaching load is the equivalent of two courses (2-3 credits each) per academic year with some variations based on course demand and need within the Department. In addition, the Faculty is expected to contribute to the education of undergraduate and graduate students via research mentoring. Specific research-related teaching activities include meeting with students in one-on-one and group settings and critiquing written and verbal communication, as well as other teaching and mentoring activities related to student research.
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Research/Scholarly Activity
Duty/Responsibility
The Faculty member is expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research group in polymer chemistry, broadly defined. As part of this effort, the Faculty will establish a strong track record of extramural funding from governmental and/or non-governmental sources. In addition, there is an expectation for publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts in the appropriate scientific literature. Finally, the Faculty candidate will develop and maintain a research group in order to carry out these activities.
Percentage Of Time 40
Job Duty Category University & Professional Service/Outreach
Duty/Responsibility
The Faculty member will commit a portion of their time to service activities within the Department and University as well as to the broader local and/or scientific community with which they are aligned. Committee assignments within the department are made by the Chair in consultation with the Executive Committee.
Percentage Of Time 10

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