Job Information
Colorado State University Assistant Professor in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleAssistant Professor
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Posting Number202300324F
Proposed Annual Salary Range$105,000 - $120,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.
Position TypeFaculty
Work Hours/Week40
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Department of Atmospheric Science is committed to providing quality graduate education for tomorrow’s leaders, to conducting cutting edge research in the atmospheric sciences and related fields, and to providing service to Colorado, the nation, and the world. This includes collaborating closely with other Colorado State University groups sharing our environmental research mission and with national and international groups addressing weather, climate, and air quality issues.
Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes
% Research45
% Teaching45
% Service10
% Administration0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/31/2023
Number of Vacancies1
Desired Start Date08/16/2024
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We solicit candidates in the research area of surface-atmosphere interactions. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, land-atmosphere interactions, atmospheric boundary layer, carbon cycle, and cryosphere-atmosphere interactions.
Faculty members in the Department of Atmospheric Science engage in teaching, research, and service to the University and broader community. The new faculty member will be expected to build and maintain a strong and vibrant research program supported through external funding that complements and expands upon the department’s current research areas. Successful candidates will contribute to teaching and intellectual leadership in our atmospheric science curriculum at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels by teaching courses in the Department’s curriculum, advising and mentoring graduate students, and developing advanced courses in their areas of expertise.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, applications should be received by October 31, 2023 to ensure full consideration. Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of recommendation, will be made available for review by the faculty of the Department of Atmospheric Science. Applicants should submit the following material at the following link:https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/133124
A cover letter indicating interest in the position that may include any context about the applicant’s background that they would like to highlight beyond the statements below.
A curriculum vitae.
Three statements (no more than 6 pages total across the 3 statements):
A research statement that includes the candidate’s vision for their research for the next 5 years, research and service impact on broader community and society, and the potential for research collaborations.
A statement of teaching and education interests, and/or philosophy that includes plans to effectively develop and deliver educational materials, attract, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and engage the broader community. This statement should also describe theexisting department courses (https://www.atmos.colostate.edu/gradprog/courses.php) that the candidate would be enthusiastic to teach and potential new course(s) that they would want to develop.
A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice ( DEIJ ) statement addressing how your professional experiences, background, and philosophy demonstrate your commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how you will promote DEIJ in your research, lab/group, and classroom environments.
The names of four references (who will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate).
Please address inquiries about the position to:
Professor Jeffrey Pierce, Search Chair
Department of Atmospheric Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
80523-1371
jeffrey.pierce@colostate.edu
Located 60 miles north of Denver, at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Fort Collins is often ranked among the top places to live in the United States. The City offers a pleasant climate with excellent schools and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. More information on Fort Collins is available atwww.visitftcollins.com.
Condition for Employment:
Colorado State University 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, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/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.
Per the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, salary ranges are posted for each individual position. In addition to a competitive salary, Colorado State University providesgender-neutral paid parental leave (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/leave/parental-leave/) ;housing assistance programs (https://hr.colostate.edu/employee-housing-programs/) ;dual career (https://provost.colostate.edu/dual-career/) andrelocation (https://hr.colostate.edu/moving-expenses-procedures/) assistance; support forteaching (https://tilt.colostate.edu/) ,research (https://www.research.colostate.edu/rao/) , andprofessional development (https://training.colostate.edu/) .
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
A Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a closely related field is required by the position start date. Candidates must have demonstrated ability as an effective researcher with evidence of growth in scholarly work or achievement.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
A cover letter indicating interest in the position that may include any context about the applicant’s background that they would like to highlight beyond the statements below.
A curriculum vitae.
Three statements (no more than 6 pages total across the 3 statements):
A research statement that includes the candidate’s vision for their research for the next 5 years, research and service impact on broader community and society, and the potential for research collaborations.
A statement of teaching and education interests, and/or philosophy that includes plans to effectively develop and deliver educational materials, attract, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and engage the broader community. This statement should also describe theexisting department courses (https://www.atmos.colostate.edu/gradprog/courses.php) that the candidate would be enthusiastic to teach and potential new course(s) that they would want to develop.
A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice ( DEIJ ) statement addressing how your professional experiences, background, and philosophy demonstrate your commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how you will promote DEIJ in your research, lab/group, and classroom environments.
The names of four references (who will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate). References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
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
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
Search ContactProfessor Jeffrey Pierce: jeffrey.pierce@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryResearch
Duty/Responsibility
- The faculty member will be expected to build and maintain a strong internationally recognized research program supported through external funding and to complement and expand upon the current research activities in the department, in the College of Engineering, and at CSU .
Percentage Of Time45%
Job Duty CategoryTeaching
Duty/Responsibility
- This faculty member will contribute to teaching and intellectual leadership in our atmospheric science curriculum at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels by teaching courses in the Department’s core graduate curriculum, which may include ATS606 Climate, ATS623 Boundary Layer, and ATS761 Land Atmosphere Interaction, advising graduate students, and developing advanced courses in his or her areas of expertise.
Percentage Of Time45%
Job Duty CategoryService
Duty/Responsibility
Service duties may include Colloquium Coordinator, membership on the Department Graduate Committee, and departmental curriculum development. Also, at the College and University level, activities would include membership on various committees. Professional service could include membership on Professional Society Committees (e.g. AMS , AGU ), official duties such as organizer and session chair for various professional conferences, and peer review of research proposals and journal articles.
Service to society may include educational outreach efforts and contributions to department efforts to improve diversity in the atmospheric sciences.
Percentage Of Time10%
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested4
Maximum Requested4
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Statement of Teaching Interests
Statement of Research Interests
Optional Documents