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Working TitleAssistant/Associate Professor (3 positions)

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number202400240F

Proposed Annual Salary RangeAssistant Professor $100,000-$110,000 and Associate Professor $111,000 - $125,000 (Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

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 nearly $500 million and an enrollment of over 33,000 students.

TheSystems Engineering Programsbegan in 2008 and offers graduate-level degrees including a Master of Engineering (M.E.), a Master of Science (M.S.), a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), a Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.), and a graduate certification in Systems Engineering Practice. Systems Engineering gained full Department status in the Walter Scott, Jr., College of Engineering in 2019. The Systems Engineering 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. The department’s culture is to embrace intellectual creativity at all levels, operating under the principles of openness, inclusiveness, and integrity. The department continues to grow with 40 associated faculty, 8 professional memberships, and a management forum including systems engineering leaders from Woodward, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Northrup Grumman Information Systems, Lockheed Martin, National Renewable Energy Laboratory ( NREL ), United Launch Alliance ( ULA ), Hewlett Packard (HP), Merrick & Company, Ball Aerospace and Technologies, Boeing Company, Western Digital, and more.

Fort Collins is a community of approximately 169,000 nestled at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. The city is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United Sates for its high quality of life measures (https://www.fcgov.com/visitor/awards.php), and offers a pleasant climate with excellent schools and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. More information on Fort Collins is available athttps://www.visitftcollins.com

Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes

% Research50

% Teaching40

% Service10

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/23/2024

Number of Vacancies3

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Systems Engineeringis currently the largest Ph.D. program at Colorado State University with over 300 master’s and doctoral students. In support of this growth, the Department invites applications for multiple 9-month tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. This search seeks candidates with a systems-centric research and teaching record in the fields of systems engineering, with a focus on AI/ML in systems engineering applications, digital engineering, design and optimization, system design lifecycle, and other aspects of systems engineering and systems engineering science. This position seeks to build cross-disciplinary scholarly capacity between the Systems Engineering Department (www.engr.colostate.edu/se) and other academic units of Colorado State University, including (but not limited to) topics of institutional strengths such as Sustainability, Aerospace, Atmospheric Science, and Bio-medical engineering. Further information about the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering can be found at:www.engr.colostate.edu.This faculty position is a full-time, regular, nine-month appointment. The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain a strong, interdisciplinary, internationally recognized research program supported through external funding, to enhance Systems Engineering’s educational programs at the graduate level, and to provide service to the College of Engineering and broader community. This faculty 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 teaching missions of the University.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent (D. Sc., D. Eng.) in an engineering discipline or a closely related field is required by start of appointment,

• A rank-relevant portfolio of systems-centric publications in peer reviewed scientific and/or engineering journals,

• University systems-centric teaching experience,

• Demonstrated ability to secure competitively funded research.

Additional Required Job Qualifications for Associate Professor Position:

• More than 5 years of documented university systems-centric teaching experience,

• More than 5 years of funded systems-centric research with documented grant support as Principal Investigator,

• A strong record of publications as the senior author in their research field and have established a national reputation in their field of research.

Preferred Job Qualifications

● Candidates should demonstrate systems engineering scholarship in an academic, government, or industrial setting aligned with Walter Scott, Jr College of Engineering, Systems Engineering Department, and CSU’s institutional strengths.

● Post-doctoral experience in an academic, government, or industrial setting is a preferred qualification.

● Candidates should exhibit ability and enthusiasm to teach distance education and conventional courses in the curriculum of the Systems Engineering Department.

● Candidates with mentoring or advising experience are preferred.

● Candidates should demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession, and/or inclusive activities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please apply by September 23, 11:59pm Mountain Time. Applicants will need to upload the following materials to be considered complete. Hard copy or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

1) Cover letter, two pages maximum, clearly indicating how you meet the requirements and preferred qualifications of the position

2) A curriculum vitae

3) A one-page statement of teaching interests

4) A statement of research interests, three pages maximum

5) A list of names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates; and

6) 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/

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) 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,titleix@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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 ContactMary Gomez / mary.gomez@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching/Advising

Duty/Responsibility

Providing intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Systems Engineering and developing new courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels within the candidate’s area of research focus and creating/teaching short courses and advising graduate students

Percentage Of Time40

Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

Submitting proposals to sponsors for funding, receiving awards, providing oversight compliance, and completion of tasks on all funded awards. Providing leadership within the research field, presenting results at relevant conferences, and publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryService and Outreach

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. Serve on department, college and university level committees where appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time10

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Interests

• Statement of Research Interests

• List of Professional References

• Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Optional Documents