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Working TitleTeaching Professor - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500157F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$80,000 - $88,000; Salary in commensurate with experience and qualifications

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

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.

The Department of Chemistry has an international reputation for excellence in research across a broad array of disciplines, including analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, materials and physical chemistry. Ph.D. graduates receive world-class training, participate in cutting-edge (and often interdisciplinary) research projects, and are employed at all levels of academia and industry around the globe. The faculty also enjoy an award-winning reputation for teaching excellence. Undergraduate students benefit both from access to this classroom expertise and from a long tradition of substantive undergraduate participation in research. The Department’s research efforts are supported by a state-of-the-art Analytical Resources Core that provides 24/7 student access to shared instrumentation.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/01/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry seeks applications from chemistry teaching professors who are interested in adjunct (temporary), contract (special), or continuing (special) assignments at Colorado State University.

Teaching professors in chemistry will contribute to the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University through a range of activities. The major commitment will be teaching undergraduate courses or supervising laboratory instruction as appropriate to the instructor’s background and the needs of the department. In addition, the teaching professor is expected to demonstrate interest in improving teaching and learning in the department through other activities. These can include but are not limited to activities such as improving methods for chemistry instruction; mentoring undergraduate students in outreach activities; developing new lecture demonstrations; developing and revising peer evaluation tools. In general, the teaching instructor is expected to interact with other members of the department including faculty, staff, and students, enriching, and enhancing the undergraduate education program offered by the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University. The department provides instruction of both undergraduate and graduate students. A detailed description of the department is available on the department website at:http://www.chem.colostate.edu/.

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

Required Job Qualifications

+ A Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field is required.

+ Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the USA by the proposed start date,andfor the full dates of the appointment. The Department of Chemistry does not guarantee financial visa support for hires from this pool.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested individuals must submit in pdf format 1) a current resume; and 2) a statement of teaching interests. A minimum of three professional references, including email addresses, are to be included in your application. References will not be contacted without prior notification of 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.

Instructor open pool positions may be an adjunct (temporary), contract (special), or continuing (special) assignment. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding. Please indicate in your application materials your interest in being considered for adjunct and/or continuing assignment openings.

The pool will expire October 1, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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.

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

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactJess Means, [email protected]

Essential Duties

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Statement of Teaching Interests

Optional Documents