Assistant professor jobs in Pueblo, CO

With an enrollment of nearly 4,000 students, Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) is a fully accredited, regional comprehensive state university that provides social, educational, and cultural opportunities to its constituents. Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, the University boasts a friendly student body that is among the most diverse in Colorado at over 55 percent minority. Colorado State University Pueblo is also proud of its designation as a military-friendly institution due to its history of supporting active duty and veteran students. 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. The faculty in School of Engineering perform research in engineering and provide service to the college, university, and the state of Colorado. As part of the School of Engineering, The Construction Management program prepares baccalaureate degree graduates who have the necessary skills to plan, organize, staff, lead and exercise control in the directing and coordinating of resources to achieve construction project objectives. Accordingly, the program's objective is to produce graduates who have the technical grounding in construction processes for civil works and have managerial skills to plan and direct projects. The faculty member will be able to teach in person and online courses in three or more of the following program areas within the context of commercial, residential and heavy construction project management: Construction Estimating, Project Costing Control and Accounting, Construction Law and Documents, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Structural Systems, Electrical & Mechanical Systems, Environmental Systems and Environmental Issues in the Construction Industry, Building Information Modeling, Codes of Practice, Construction Graphics, Quality Control, Construction Safety and Risk Management, Construction Methods and Equipment, and Economic Analysis of Construction Projects. Primary Duties Teach 12 credit hours per semester, employing various modes of delivery, baccalaureate courses (including laboratory courses) primarily in the Construction Management program in accordance with program expectation. 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; providing academic support to students outside the classroom including holding 5 office hours per week, selecting and ordering textbooks. It will also include preparing proposals for new courses, recommending program modifications, and making necessary adjustments to the curriculum according to institutional procedures. 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 will 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 groups that support the shared governance of the program, department, college, or institution. In addition, service activities include outreach to the community and profession. Salary Range $60,200 - $80,000 This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Minimum Qualifications * Doctorate in construction engineering or construction management; or a closely related field such as civil engineering or architectural engineering, conferred minimally before starting the tenure-track faculty appointment. * Ability to teach in at least three of the program areas described in the job statement summary. * Excellent written and oral communication in English and the ability to use computer-related technology as an educational tool for the development and delivery of instruction. Preferred Qualifications * Professional certification or license in Building Information Modeling; Building Code; Construction Accounting, and Finance; Heavy Civil, Mechanical & Electrical * Online teaching experience and experience in managing online course or program delivery. * Minimum total of three (3) verifiable years of construction industry experience with at least one (1) year of U.S. construction industry experience. * Experience in management level such as project manager, lead estimator, or site supervisor. * Experience in heavy/highway construction practice. * Experience in Building Information Modeling and being able to incorporate current technologies into the curriculum 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: * a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position * a current resume or CV * unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred * three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement). Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above 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. Applications received by 8am January 5th, 2025, received full consideration. Screening will begin once the full-consideration date has passed, and the position will remain open until filled. We welcome and encourage applications from interested candidates. 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. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: **************************************** Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity 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. It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at *****************. All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).