• Assistant Professor - Non-tenure track Open Pool

    Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO)


    Posting Detail Information

     

    Working TitleAssistant Professor - Non-tenure track Open Pool

     

    Position LocationFort Collins, CO

     

    Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

     

    Posting Number202500257F

     

    Proposed Annual Salary Range$70,000 - $85,000

    Employee Benefits

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    Position TypeFaculty

    Work Hours/Week

    Description of Work Unit

    The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition has 20 faculty members and 23 research associates and administrative staff, ~600 undergraduate majors in nutrition, dietetics, food science and hospitality event management, Fermentation Science & Technology, 70 M.S. graduate students, and 14 Ph.D. students. Department research is supported by federal grants from NIH and the USDA , as well as foundations and industry, and two endowments that support a faculty chair and the Lillian Fountain-Smith Nutrition Conference hosted by the department each year. Research has focused on, community nutrition among limited resource audiences, molecular and metabolic nutrition targeted at chronic disease prevention, bioactive food components, and food safety.

     

    The department’s Extension faculty is responsible for numerous creative, high impact educational and engagement programs throughout the state. The department offers an accredited B.S. dietetics program and an M.S. coordinated dietetic internship program. With the overall growth in the department, there has also been growing faculty and student enrollment. The department especially encourages those to apply who are eager to teach, conduct research, and advise in an environment committed to overall community.

     

    Tenure/Tenure Track?

     

    % Research60

     

    % Teaching30

     

    % Service5

     

    % Administration5

     

    To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025

     

    Number of Vacancies

     

    Desired Start Date

     

    Position End Date

    Position Summary

    The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary, non-tenure track teaching positions within the department.

     

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

    Required Job Qualifications

    + Assistant Professor appointment, a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline is required.

    Preferred Job Qualifications

    + One or more years university-level teaching and research experience.

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. 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.

     

    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.

     

    This pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time, applicants wishing to remain in the temporary hiring pool must reapply.

    Background Check Policy Statement

    Colorado State University ( CSU ) 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 (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will 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.

     

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    Essential Duties

    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

     

    Optional Documents