Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering (Civil/Construction)

The School of Engineering at Colorado State University Pueblo offers five undergraduate programs (in civil, industrial, and mechatronics engineering, civil engineering technology, and construction management) and two graduate programs in engineering at the master’s level. CSU Pueblo serves a diverse student body and 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.
 
 The School of Engineering provides engineering courses to support, among other programs, the BS in Civil Engineering (BSCE), the BS in Engineering (BSE) with specialization in mechatronics, BS in Industrial Engineering (BSIE), MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering (MSISE), MS in Mechatronics Engineering (MSME), a minor in Engineering, a minor in Industrial Engineering, and a pre-Engineering program for students who plan to transfer elsewhere for other engineering majors. The department performs research in engineering and provides service to the college, university, the southern Colorado region, and the world. Engineering labs include an Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Center, metals lab, machine shop, measurement lab, mechatronics lab with computer workstations using NI ELVIS equipment and LabVIEW, nanotechnology lab, virtual reality lab, 3D printing lab, and a robotics lab. Faculty members are involved in research on energy planning, manufacturing issues in nanotechnology, 3D printing technologies, biomedical devices, logistics, mathematical models for decision making, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and engineering education.
 
 As part of the School of Engineering, the civil engineering (CE) and civil engineering technology (CET) programs are two degree programs through which the School of Engineering develops competent graduates prepared to design elements or subsystems of the Built Environment.
 
 
 
 The faculty member will teach courses in structural engineering, transportation engineering, water and environmental engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering. In addition, the individual must be willing and able to teach at least three of the following foundational engineering science courses: Engineering Surveying, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Statics, Engineering Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, and Civil Engineering Materials 
 Primary Duties
 Teaching 24 credit hours of baccalaureate civil engineering courses (including laboratory courses) for the civil engineering and civil engineering technology degree programs in accordance with disciplinary expectations. Teaching entails full participation of the faculty member in all activities that support the teaching and learning process, including: preparing and presenting course materials; assessing and evaluating student performance; supporting student success initiatives at the school, college and institutional levels; providing academic support to students outside the classroom, and selecting and ordering text books. It also includes developing new courses, recommending program modifications and making necessary adjustments to the curriculum in order to maintain its validity to the civil engineering profession and construction industry
 
 Engage in scholarly and creative activities that result in peer-reviewable products such as project reports, external and internal grant proposals, conference papers, seminar presentations, books and/or manuals. Scholarly work should include undergraduate and graduate students in research when possible and appropriate.
 
 Provide service to the department, college, institution and community by participating in such activities as student advising, student recruiting, serving on committees and task teams that support the shared governance of the program, department, college or institution. Participation in service activities includes outreach to the local community and intellectual service to the profession at local, national and international levels.
 
 Salary Range
 $65,000-$72,000 
Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in civil or environmental engineering
• B.S. degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program or a substantially equivalent program
• Excellent written communication skills
• Commitment to value diversity, equity and inclusion in engineering education
• Experience in a position or activity that required excellent verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Developed specialty or experience in a civil engineering sub-discipline such as structural engineering, hydraulics and water resources Engineering, or Environmental engineering
• Demonstrated interest and strength in engineering surveying, civil engineering graphics, computer applications, engineering sciences including statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics
• Licensure or certification such as Professional Engineer, Registered Engineer, Engineer in Training
• Experience using (or training to use) computer-related technology as an educational tool for the development and delivery of instruction
• Teaching experience in a civil engineering or civil engineering technology program
   Industry or research experience in surface water hydraulics, storm water management, water treatment, or structures

All interested candidates must apply through the online 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 current contact information within the on-line application or as an attachment

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.  Applications received by 5pm Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 will receive 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 38 undergraduate programs with 70 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 15 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:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Flexible benefit plan 
• Basic term life insurance 
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Travel accident insurance 
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance 
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
  
 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.