Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering

Position Summary: The Department of Engineering and Computer Science is seeking applications from current Ph.D. students or post-docs in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University Fort Collins. This opportunity is available under the MOU to “Establish a Postdoctoral Opportunity between Adams State University and Colorado State University.” Primary responsibilities include teaching lecture and laboratory courses in engineering, and physics depending on background and experience, as well as other duties assigned by the School Director and commensurate with the needs of the Department. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse faculty, staff, and students within the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and across campus. Candidates should demonstrate that they possess (1) a commitment to student-centered instruction, (2) a commitment to furthering the university’s mission of Inclusive Excellence Qualifications ● Ph.D. degree in a field of engineering from Colorado State University by the start date ● Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ● Commitment to valuing equity, treating cultural and linguistic diversity as assets, and promoting inclusiveness ● Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires. Preference will be given to applicants who possess/demonstrate ● Ph.D. in mechanical engineering ● background/experience in the following areas: CAD and manufacturing ● experience teaching at the undergraduate level ● experience using a variety of delivery methods for teaching Salary $66,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience, for a traditional 9-month academic-year appointment (plus $15,000 stipend to be provided by CSU). Adams State University offers an excellent medical/dental and retirements benefits package in addition to the salary. Campus and School Information Adams State University offers a wide variety of bachelor’s degrees across a range of disciplines in science and mathematics. Faculty across the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics enjoy a collaborative environment and have university-wide support to further the vision of educating diverse students. Adams State University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. Adams State is Colorado’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is also a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with over 54% of our students representing diverse backgrounds. We have a high percentage of first-generation students with an equally high percentage of students who are Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in physical and social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business and nursing, and specializes in educator curricula in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in history, art, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program, both in participatory sports and in athletics educator training. The Adams State Grizzly athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Located in the beautiful San Luis Valley between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges, Adams State University is a state-supported Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in Alamosa, CO. The vast San Luis Valley is designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. We are, at 7,500 feet, in the largest alpine valley in the United States. Alamosa is located approximately 3.5 hours from Denver, 1.5 hours from Taos, New Mexico, and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alamosa has a population of 9,500, with recently built elementary schools, a moderate cost of living, and affordable housing. ASU takes a leading role in local theatre performances and musical events and is in an area where the opportunities for outdoor recreation abound. Additional information about the university and the department may be found at http://www.adams.edu and https://www.adams.edu/academics/computer-science. Information about the community and surrounding area can be found at http://www.alamosa.org/ Applications Complete applications include the following: 1. Letter of application addressing the following points: applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the position based on the above criteria evidence of teaching effectiveness and a description of the candidate’s experience working with students from historically underserved populations how the applicant would contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom how teaching at a small, Hispanic Serving Institution, with a significant population of first-generation university students, set in a rural environment aligns with the applicant’s professional goals 2. Curriculum vita 3. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (legible copies accepted). Official transcripts and background check are required at time of appointment. 4. A list of three professional references (name, affiliation, email address, and phone number) who can address the applicant’s qualifications for the position. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. All applications for this position must be submitted through the Adams State University careers page: https://adams.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ASU Questions about the position may be directed to Matt Nehring (matt.nehring@adams.edu or 719-587-7504) Review of completed applications will begin on April 8, 2024 and continue until closed. Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status. Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Situated in the San Luis Valley, the campus is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. With towering peaks of over 14,300 feet, the mountains provide variety of outdoor recreation in all seasons. Adams State Is The Most Publicly Diverse University in Colorado Join us for a learning experience that links education to community, fosters a sense of belonging, and celebrates diverse cultural and social perspectives. Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community. Adams State has a long history of diversity and inclusion, and has been an established, respected Hispanic Serving Institution since 1998 (the first HSI in Colorado). We have an institutional commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic students. Here, HSI is more than just a designation; it’s a continual, energizing mix of intentional actions that enhance the education and experience of all our students. It’s not just a head count. It’s the way our students count — how each person is treated with the same high level of respect, inclusion and service, and how each person has an equal opportunity to grow and advance