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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