Assistant Professor of Molecular and Plant Biology - August, 2022 Start

The Biology Program provides the biological component of the liberal arts education. We promote student understanding of biological concepts relevant to the individual and society, and foster an appreciation of scientific inquiry. Biology is an integral subject for other majors’ requirements and the Biology department is committed to fulfilling these service courses and general education for other departments.
 
Our students obtain a broad education, covering a wide variety of biological disciplines. We focus on the student, facilitating hands-on experience, interactions with faculty, and opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate research in topics of regional interest. Program activity is dominated by our teaching mission, with a typical semester teaching load consisting of 12 credit hours of instruction with the possibility of 3 credits reassignment for mentoring students in research. The Department of Biology currently has eight full time, tenure-track faculty, and serves about 350 majors.  We offer majors in Biology, Wildlife and Natural Resources, Cannabis Biology and Chemistry.  We also offer an MS in Biology. The Biology department resides within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, which includes the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, Engineering Technology and Construction Management, and Engineering.  

Description of Job

This tenure track, nine month (with summer teaching possibly available) position provides teaching, scholarship and advising/service to the biology department, with the ability to teach majors or non-majors in lower division biology, introductory courses, plus upper-division electives in Molecular Biology, Botany, Plant Physiology and Advanced Molecular Techniques.

Primary Duties

• Teaching baccalaureate and master’s level courses in the biology program in accordance with program needs. This includes preparing and presenting course materials, supporting student success initiatives at the department, college and institutional levels; 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, region, 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 weekly office hours. Participating in student recruitment, campus meetings, University, college and department committees, university functions and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or related field (awarded by the initial contract date)
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in university level biology
• Ability to contribute to service responsibilities of program, college, university and/or profession

Preferred Qualifications

• Capability of maintaining a program of scholarly activity in the plant and molecular biosciences
• Commitment to high quality teaching and mentoring of undergraduates and graduates in biology
• Graduate work or experience supportive of application of biology to other disciplines
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, educate and mentor students from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds similar to that of Colorado State University Pueblo, in major courses and service courses in Biology
• Teaching experience and evidence of high quality teaching in undergraduate molecular, plant, and cell biology courses including labs
• Relevant post-doctoral experience

Supplemental Information

The selected candidate will be hired with start date of August 2022. 

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: 

1. a letter of intent (cover letter);
2. a current resume or CV;
3. unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred; and
4. 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, November 14th, 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.
 
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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.