Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAssistant Professor - Environmental Engineering

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400212F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$100,000 to $105,000

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

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

% Research40%

% Teaching50%

% Service10%

% Administration0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/01/2024

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date08/16/2025

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 at the assistant professor level. We are seeking candidates with a strong background and research interests in one or more of the following areas:

• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Developing technologies and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance carbon sequestration, and increase resilience to climate impacts like extreme weather, sea-level rise, and changing precipitation patterns.

• Sustainable Water Resources Management: Addressing challenges related to water scarcity, water quality degradation, and sustainable water infrastructure through innovative treatment technologies, efficient irrigation practices, and integrated water resource management.

• Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation: Advancing technologies for monitoring, detecting, and mitigating pollution across air, water, soil, and waste management, including novel remediation techniques and pollution prevention strategies.

• Circular Economy and Resource Recovery: Exploring innovative waste management and resource recovery approaches to promote waste minimization, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles.

• Urban Sustainability and Resilience: Researching sustainable urban development strategies, including green infrastructure, urban planning, and smart city technologies to enhance environmental quality and urban resilience.

The application of advanced AI tools to any of these areas will be considered favorably.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Required Job Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a closely related field by the start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated based on their alignment with the focus areas listed in the position summary, record of excellence for scholarly activities, vision for funded research program, record of excellence and vision for teaching, and commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and broadening participation.

A B.S. degree in engineering is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply:A complete application must include:

• acover letterof not more than one page

• a detailedcurriculum 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

• avision statementof 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.

• alist 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. Ken Carlson atkenc@colostate.edu.

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.

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.

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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) 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 theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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 ContactDr. Ken Carlson kenc@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

Provide intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses relevant to civil and environmental engineering.

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryResearch

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 Time40%

Job Duty CategoryService and Outreach

Duty/Responsibility

Pursue scholarly activities, serve the academic community, and contribute to CSU’s engagement efforts.

Percentage Of Time10%

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

• Other

Optional Documents