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Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Salary

$51,100.00 - $61,500.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Temporary Part Time (9 mos or less)

Job Number

GGJ-CHEM-07/25

Department

Colorado State University Pueblo

Opening Date

07/17/2025

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2200 Bonforte Boulevard Pueblo, CO 81001

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

HR [email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

+ Description

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Department Information

The Chemistry Department at CSU Pueblo is recognized for its excellence in both teaching and research involving both undergraduate and master’s level students. The Chemistry Department offers the following degrees: (1) Chemistry BS (including one certified by the American Chemical Society), (2) Chemistry MS, and (3) Biochemistry MS. The Cannabis Biology and Chemistry Program is housed in the Chemistry Department and offers both BS and MS degrees. The Department also delivers coursework that supports numerous other campus programs including Nursing, Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Engineering, and Physics. The Chemistry Department is a Colorado Commission of Higher Education designated Program of Excellence with a substantial array of instrumentation including FT-NMR (2), GC-MS (3), GC-FID (3), AFM, LC-MS, LC-MS-MS, ICP-MS, TLC-MS, UV-Vis, HPLC, SEM, AND FT-IR (2).

Description of Job

This is a Full-Time Temporary Position that is eligible for CSU Pueblo Benefits

Responsibilities of this non-tenure track, nine month position include teaching 12 credit hours per semester in chemistry and/or cannabis biology and chemistry courses; holding regular office hours for students; fulfilling basic service duties to the program, college, university, and/or profession. This emergency temporary appointment is designated as a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2025–2026 Academic Year.

Duties

+ Teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses in accordance with program needs.

+ Engaging in scholarly activity with a tenured or tenure-track Chemistry Department faculty member which enhances curricular offerings, current levels of basic or applied research, external levels of funding, opportunities for student research or internship, and / or standing of faculty and programs amongst peers in their discipline. Activities recognized as scholarship should involve peer evaluation and / or dissemination.

+ Participating in the self-governance of Department / College / University, contributing to the professional service responsibility of the University with the local community and / or the service needs of professional organizations within the discipline, and academic advising. Participating in Department / College / University meetings, functions, professional development, and/or other assigned duties. Participating in outreach activities associated with the Chemistry Department

Salary Range

$51,100-$61,500

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

+ Earned doctoral degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Ability to instruct introductory chemistry, general chemistry, introductory organic chemistry, and/or separations/extraction chemistry and related labs.

+ Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in university level chemistry.

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must contact the Dean of STEM, David Lehmpuhl (https://www.csupueblo.edu/profile/david-lehmpuhl/index.html) with a current CV.No other format of application materials will be accepted.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Medical and prescription insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

+ Flexible benefit plan

+ Basic term life insurance

+ Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance

+ Long-term disability insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Travel accident insurance

+ Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

+ Annual and sick leave

+ Retirement plans

+ Employee and dependent tuition discounts

+ State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at [email protected] .

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX ( Policies and Procedures (https://www.csupueblo.edu/civil-rights-compliance-and-title-ix/policies-and-procedures/index.html) ).

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