Assistant or Associate Professor of Biochemistry: Start August, 2022
- Employer
- Colorado State University Pueblo
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Salary
- $55,000.00 - $70,000.00
- Date posted
- Oct 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
This tenure track, nine month (with summer teaching possibly available) position provides teaching, scholarship and advising/service to the chemistry department. The Chemistry Department also houses the Cannabis Biology and Chemistry degree option. Applicants with teaching and research interest and expertise within the field of biochemistry (broadly defined) including those with interest and expertise that overlaps with the Cannabis Biology and Chemistry degree program are encouraged to apply.
The selected candidate will be hired with start date of
August 2022.
Primary Duties
Teaching baccalaureate and master’s level courses in the chemistry
program in accordance with program needs. This includes preparing
and presenting course materials, administering appropriate tests,
evaluating student outcomes, selecting and ordering texts,
preparing, administering and grading assignments, and assigning
final grades. It will also include proposing curriculum changes and
program modifications to the Department Chair.
Engage in scholarly activity including grant writing, preparation,
and submission; scholarly work appropriate to the discipline while
including undergraduate and graduate students in research when
possible and appropriate; and dissemination at appropriate
national, regional, and local venues.
Conducting student advising to ensure appropriate course and field
work is completed to accomplish program objectives This requires
the faculty member to establish, post, and communicate to students
at least five regularly scheduled office hours per week.
Participating in student recruitment; campus meetings; University,
college and department committees; University functions, and other
duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, broadly defined (awarded by the initial contract date)
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-doctoral experience
- Previous college-level teaching experience
- Experience in fields of research that complement momentum in the department and university including the CBC program.
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the on-line
application system. No other format of application
materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to
be considered for this position:
- a letter of intent (cover letter);
- a current resume or CV;
- unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred; and
- three professional references with contact information to the on-line application.
Applications submitted without the required attachments
above or an application not completed in its entirety will be
considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection
process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make
changes or add information to their application packet, with the
exception of their personal contact and demographic
information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged.
Screening of application materials will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled, though all applications
received by 4 p.m. (MST) on Sunday, October 31st, 2021, will be
given full consideration.
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 35 undergraduate programs with 81
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 13 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:
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.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide
reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with
disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office
of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441
or hr@csupueblo.edu.
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/Affirmative Action 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.
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