Instructor

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 07 Sep 2021

Posting Details


Working Title Instructor
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Posting Number 202100198F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $50K-$80K
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/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf .
Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering offers a curriculum based in math, science and engineering to give our graduates a well-rounded education with a depth of knowledge that prepares them for the many different engineering opportunities available on graduation. Our graduates go on to work in biotechnology, biomedical, microelectronics, environmental consulting, petroleum, chemical, food, pharmaceutical and other private sector industries and with government agencies. 
 
The mission of the Department is “to educate future leaders in chemical and biological engineering who effectively combine their broad knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology with their engineering analysis and design skills for the creative solution of problems in chemical and biological technology and for the synthesis of innovative processes and products."
Tenure/Tenure Track? No
% Research 0
% Teaching 95
% Service 5
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/07/2021
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/15/2021
Position End Date 05/15/2022
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. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal upon review.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
• Bachelors of Science in chemical engineering or closely related field; 
• 3 years of engineering design experience;
• Strong written communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications
• Non-academic experience in engineering design; 
• Advanced degree in chemical engineering or closely related field; 
• Experience with process simulation software; 
• Teaching experience, whether formal or informal.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit a cover letter that speaks to how you meet the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.  References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. 
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The department will not sponsor a Visa for this position.
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 or expression, or pregnancy and 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/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.
The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . 
 
 
 
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.
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 Kenneth Reardon, [email protected]

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Teaching
Duty/Responsibility
Teach required courses in chemical and biological engineering, specifically the senior design sequence (CBE 451 and 452), and assist as co-instructor for the laboratory sequence (CBE 333 and 443). These are the senior design sequence and unit operations laboratory sequence, respectively
Percentage Of Time 80%
Job Duty Category Advising
Duty/Responsibility
Provide academic advising each semester to approximately 30 undergraduate students; 
Mentor undergraduate students in professional development activities associated with senior design;
Percentage Of Time 15%
Job Duty Category Service and Outreach
Duty/Responsibility
Participate in standing CBE committees, and/or other department ad hoc committees; Help the Department in undergraduate recruiting activities, including Engineering Exploration Days.
Percentage Of Time 5%

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