Chemical and Biological Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 10 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 Jul 2023

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Working Title Chemical and Biological Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202300190F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $95,000–$145,000 commensurate with education, experience and qualifications
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University 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 eligible 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/ . To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
The Chemical and Biological Engineering program at CSU has had a record of very high-quality education and research since its inception in 1977. There are currently 400 undergraduate and 25 full time graduate students in the program, 14 tenure-track faculty, and two full time non-tenure track faculty. All of the tenure-track faculty members hold at least one joint appointment in departments or schools inside and outside the college, and in that capacity, advise an additional 30 PhD students in chemistry, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, molecular, cellular, and integrative neuroscience, and materials science and engineering.
The Department has integrated both chemical and biological sciences into our undergraduate curriculum and offers one of the only ABET-accredited Chemical and Biological Engineering BS degrees in the country. Our faculty are engaged in exciting research work, with emphases on bioenergy, biochemical and biomedical engineering, experimental and computational systems biology, synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, bioanalytical devices and microfluidics, polymer science, and biomaterials. Further information is available by contacting the search committee [email protected].
Colorado State University is a public, land-grant University, encompassing 57 academic departments in 8 colleges, housing more than 72 majors and 105 graduate degree programs. In addition, the University has established numerous interdisciplinary programs, including the School of Biomedical Engineering, the School of Advanced Materials Discovery, and the School of Global Environmental Sustainability. Total undergraduate enrollment is approximately 25,500, plus 7,500 graduate students. The graduate student enrollment in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering is approximately 970, with 2,400 full-time undergraduate students. Research expenditures at the University in 2021-22 totaled over $447 million.
The University is located in Fort Collins, a friendly city of 170,000 located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of approximately 1500 m. Fort Collins was named one of six national “Places of Innovation” by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and Colorado State University was designated by the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University for its impact on economic development. Fort Collins is consistently ranked among the “Best Places to Live” in the U.S. by Forbes, Buzzfeed, Livability.com, and other sources, with an excellent public school system, an impressive selection of restaurants and quality fine arts programs, and the resources of Denver approximately an hour drive away. The campus is also an hour drive from Rocky Mountain National Park and has ready access to thousands of square miles of forest and mountains with exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities. Numerous national and internationally renowned ski resorts in Colorado are also readily accessible from Fort Collins.
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. 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.
Tenure/Tenure Track? No
% Research 0%
% Teaching 85%
% Service 5%
% Administration 10%
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/31/2023
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 11/01/2023
Position End Date
Position Summary
The individual in this position will report to the Department Head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCOE) and support the educational mission of the CBE Department in providing high-quality instruction in its undergraduate curriculum . They will be appointed in Chemical and Biological Engineering and will provide intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in chemical and biological engineering. In addition, they will carry out academic advising duties for the department’s undergraduate students. The individual in this position will teach/co-teach a maximum of six academic courses per year and advise up to 30 undergraduate students.
The initial rank of the successful candidate will depend on the amount of demonstrated teaching experience. Selected individuals who have more than 6 years of experience will be eligible for Associate Professor; selected individuals who have more than 11 years of experience will be eligible for Full Professor.
In addition to a competitive salary, Colorado State University provides gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing assistance programs; dual career and relocation assistance; support for teaching, research, and faculty development. We are committed to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion within the College and University and encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
  • PhD in chemical engineering or closely related field
  • Ability to teach most of the required undergraduate courses in the CBE curriculum.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate CBE courses
  • Previous experience and/or willingness to prepare online versions of select core CBE courses
  • Demonstrated engagement in mentoring and diversity, equity, and inclusion activities
  • Experience applying data science concepts to CBE systems analyses
  • Experience with process simulation or multiphysics software
  • Proven ability to articulate the role of sustainability and resiliency in the CBE curriculum
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application will include:
  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
  • A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice statement addressing how your professional experiences, background, and philosophy demonstrate your commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how you will promote DEI in your class environment
  • A statement of teaching and education interests, and/or philosophy that includes plans to effectively develop and deliver educational materials (both for face-to-face and distant/online formats), attract and mentor students, and engage the broader community.


    • This posting will remain open until filled, however for full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM (MST) on July 31, 2023. 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
    Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.
    Search Contact [email protected]

    Essential Duties


    Job Duty Category Teaching
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Course development, delivery, and assessment
    • Teach/co-teach a maximum of six (6) academic courses per year.
    • Hold regular office hours for students in their courses
    • Communicating with students and grading students in a timely, equitable, and professional manner
    • Abiding by all University faculty requirements and responsibilities
    Percentage Of Time 85%
    Job Duty Category Advising
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Academic advising of up to 30 undergraduate students at least once per semester
    • Mentor advisees regarding internships, REU program, and career directions
    Percentage Of Time 10%
    Job Duty Category Service and Outreach
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Service to the Department, College, and University through committee work .
    • Assist the department in recruiting activities such as Engineering Exploration Days
    Percentage Of Time 5%

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