Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To Apply: Applications should be submitted to: https://jobs.colostate.edu/hr/postings/135477.
A complete application must include:
Cover letter of not more than one page
Detailed curriculum vitae, including a list of refereed journal articles, evidence of teaching experience and quality and, if applicable, a list of submitted and funded projects for which the applicant was either the principal investigator or a co-principal investigator
Vision statement of not more than three pages total that includes separate sections on:
Research: describing the applicant’s vision for their research for the next 5 years and the potential for research collaboration
Teaching: describing the applicant’s teaching and education interests, and/or philosophy that includes plans to effectively develop and deliver educational materials, attract and mentor students, and engage the broader community
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ): addressing how the applicant’s professional experiences, background, and philosophy demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how the applicant will promote DEIJ in research and class environments.
List of only three references (references will not be contacted without prior approval of candidates)
Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire CEE faculty. If you have questions about this search, please contact the search chair, Dr. Chris Thornton at Christopher.thornton@colostate.edu
Working Title Assistant Professor - Hydraulic Engineering
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202300394F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $100,000 to $105,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.
Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
CSU hosts approximately 32,000 students in Fort Collins, Colorado, which is at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and 100 km north of Denver. Fort Collins has approximately 165,000 residents and is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the USA. Fort Collins residents enjoy an excellent school system and expansive parks, natural areas, and trail systems. More information about Fort Collins and CSU can be obtained at http://www.visitftcollins.com and http://visit.colostate.edu.
The CEE Department at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for its research, education, and service and outreach programs and is ranked in the top 40 CEE programs in the USA. The CEE Department comprises 34 faculty, 7 research scientists/scholars, 15 research associates, and 10 administrative professionals. Our faculty are leaders in interdisciplinary research and education and collaborate with faculty in the Atmospheric Science Department, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, the Natural Resources Ecology Laboratory, and the Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Department, and with researchers around the world. Our water-related programs are designated a CSU Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence. Annual research expenditures by the CEE Department have averaged $14.2M since 2016, including interdisciplinary research and education programs like the NSF U-WIN Center, CLEAN Center, NSF InterFEWS, and the NIST Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning. Additional information about the CEE Department can be found at http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/.
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 12/01/2023
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/15/2024
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of hydraulic engineering, with an emphasis on research linking engineering, hydraulics, and civil infrastructure. Relevant research areas may include theoretical, experimental and/or field-based hydraulic engineering, evaluation and assessment of hydraulic structures, evaluation of climate change impacts on the sustainability and resilience of water related civil infrastructure, and physical and/or numerical modeling of complex hydraulic structures and systems. The Department is particularly interested in candidates with experience and/or interest in physical hydraulic modeling. The Engineering Research Center on CSU’s Foothills Campus houses one of the largest hydraulics laboratories in the United States. CSU is a land-grant institution with a strong commitment to research and scholarly activities that impact society and address global problems. Candidates with broad multidisciplinary educational and research interests are encouraged to apply, and experience in or potential for international collaborations is desired.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: (1) develop and maintain an internationally recognized, externally-funded research program; (2) provide intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in civil and environmental engineering, including courses in hydraulic engineering and/or fluid mechanics; and (3) pursue scholarly activities, serve the academic community, and contribute to CSU engagement. The successful candidate will be expected to address interdisciplinary research problems that complement and expand current activities in the Department and to collaborate effectively with other faculty within the Department and across the University.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field, is required and must be completed by the start date. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their alignment with the focus area given above, record of excellence and vision for scholarly activities and funded research, record of excellence and vision for teaching, record and vision for professional service, and commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and broadening participation.
Appointment: The position is anticipated to be filled at the rank of assistant professor.
Salary and benefits: The position is expected to be filled at the tenure-track assistant professor level. The initial salary will be $100,000 to $105,000 for a nine-month appointment, depending on qualifications and experience. CSU offers excellent benefits (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/).
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Required Job Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline is required and must be completed by the start date.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their alignment with the focus areas given in the position summary, record of excellence and vision for scholarly activities and funded research, record of excellence and vision for teaching, record and vision for professional service, and commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and broadening participation.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To Apply: Applications should be submitted to: https://jobs.colostate.edu/hr/postings/135477.
A complete application must include:
Cover letter of not more than one page
Detailed curriculum vitae, including a list of refereed journal articles, evidence of teaching experience and quality and, if applicable, a list of submitted and funded projects for which the applicant was either the principal investigator or a co-principal investigator
Vision statement of not more than three pages total that includes separate sections on:
Research: describing the applicant’s vision for their research for the next 5 years and the potential for research collaboration
Teaching: describing the applicant’s teaching and education interests, and/or philosophy that includes plans to effectively develop and deliver educational materials, attract and mentor students, and engage the broader community
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ): addressing how the applicant’s professional experiences, background, and philosophy demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how the applicant will promote DEIJ in research and class environments.
List of only three references (references will not be contacted without prior approval of candidates)
Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire CEE faculty. If you have questions about this search, please contact the search chair, Dr. Chris Thornton at Christopher.thornton@colostate.edu
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, 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 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.
Search Contact Amber Camus (amber.camus@colostate.edu)
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Teaching
Duty/Responsibility
Provide intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Percentage Of Time 50%
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility
Develop and maintain an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program.
The successful candidate will be expected to address interdisciplinary research problems that complement and expand current activities in the Department and to collaborate effectively with other faculty within the Department and across the University.
Percentage Of Time 40%
Job Duty Category Service and Outreach
Duty/Responsibility
Pursue scholarly activities, serve the academic community and contribute to university outreach.
Percentage Of Time 10%
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Other
Optional Documents
More details at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/hr/postings/135477