Colorado State University
Assistant/Associate Professor in Systems Engineering
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523
Assistant/Associate Professor – Systems Engineering
Position Number:
202500329F
Location:
Fort Collins, CO
Salary Range:
$100,000 – $125,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Posting Date:
2 weeks ago
Position Summary The Department of Systems Engineering at Colorado State University invites applications for a full‑time, regular, nine‑month tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will develop an internationally‑recognized, interdisciplinary research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Systems Engineering, and serve the College of Engineering and the broader community.
Responsibilities
Teach and develop courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Systems Engineering, including short courses and distance‑education programs.
Advise graduate students and support their research and professional development.
Conduct research in a systems‑centric area such as space systems, AI in systems engineering, digital and model‑based systems engineering, or sustainability, securing external funding and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
Provide leadership within the research field through conference presentations and scholarly communication.
Participate in service activities, including departmental and institutional committees, professional societies, and outreach to industry and government.
Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline or a closely related field, completed by the start of appointment.
Rank‑relevant, systems‑centric publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
University‑level teaching experience in systems engineering and/or related areas.
Evidence of ability to secure competitively funded research as Principal Investigator.
Strong national reputation and record of senior authorship in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
Systems engineering scholarship in academic, government, or industrial settings aligned with Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering.
Demonstrated ability to secure competitively funded research and to collaborate with defense, aerospace, or national laboratory organizations.
Enthusiasm for teaching both distance and traditional courses, and experience in curriculum design.
Mentoring or advising experience and commitment to CSU’s land‑grant mission.
Application Requirements
Cover letter (maximum two pages) – clearly demonstrating how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae – comprehensive summary of academic background, professional experience, and accomplishments.
Teaching and Education Statement – one page, describing teaching philosophy, interests, and plans to develop and deliver educational materials.
Research Statement – maximum three pages, outlining research vision for the next five years and potential collaborations.
Professional references – names and contact information for at least three references.
Land‑Grant Mission Statement – one page, describing how the candidate’s activities align with CSU’s land‑grant mission.
Application Deadline Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time, 11/28/2025.
EEO Statement Colorado State University provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Contact Cheyenne Hassebrock – cheyenne.hassebrock@colostate.edu
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202500329F
Location:
Fort Collins, CO
Salary Range:
$100,000 – $125,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Posting Date:
2 weeks ago
Position Summary The Department of Systems Engineering at Colorado State University invites applications for a full‑time, regular, nine‑month tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will develop an internationally‑recognized, interdisciplinary research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Systems Engineering, and serve the College of Engineering and the broader community.
Responsibilities
Teach and develop courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Systems Engineering, including short courses and distance‑education programs.
Advise graduate students and support their research and professional development.
Conduct research in a systems‑centric area such as space systems, AI in systems engineering, digital and model‑based systems engineering, or sustainability, securing external funding and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
Provide leadership within the research field through conference presentations and scholarly communication.
Participate in service activities, including departmental and institutional committees, professional societies, and outreach to industry and government.
Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline or a closely related field, completed by the start of appointment.
Rank‑relevant, systems‑centric publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
University‑level teaching experience in systems engineering and/or related areas.
Evidence of ability to secure competitively funded research as Principal Investigator.
Strong national reputation and record of senior authorship in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
Systems engineering scholarship in academic, government, or industrial settings aligned with Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering.
Demonstrated ability to secure competitively funded research and to collaborate with defense, aerospace, or national laboratory organizations.
Enthusiasm for teaching both distance and traditional courses, and experience in curriculum design.
Mentoring or advising experience and commitment to CSU’s land‑grant mission.
Application Requirements
Cover letter (maximum two pages) – clearly demonstrating how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae – comprehensive summary of academic background, professional experience, and accomplishments.
Teaching and Education Statement – one page, describing teaching philosophy, interests, and plans to develop and deliver educational materials.
Research Statement – maximum three pages, outlining research vision for the next five years and potential collaborations.
Professional references – names and contact information for at least three references.
Land‑Grant Mission Statement – one page, describing how the candidate’s activities align with CSU’s land‑grant mission.
Application Deadline Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time, 11/28/2025.
EEO Statement Colorado State University provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Contact Cheyenne Hassebrock – cheyenne.hassebrock@colostate.edu
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