Construction Engineering Instructor/teaching Assistant Professor (NTT Faculty)

Construction Engineering Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor (NTT Faculty)

Position Location: Fort Collins, CO

Work Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number: 202500357F

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Position Type: Faculty

Work Hours/Week: 40

Description of Work Unit: The CEE Department at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for its research, education, and service and outreach programs and is ranked in the top 40 CEE programs in the USA. The CEE Department comprises 33 faculty, 6 research scientists/scholars, 17 research associates, and 12 administrative professionals. Our faculty are leaders in interdisciplinary research and education and collaborate with faculty in the Atmospheric Science Department, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, the Natural Resources Ecology Laboratory, and the Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Department among others, and with researchers around the world. Annual research expenditures by the CEE Department have averaged $14.5M since 2016, including interdisciplinary research and education programs like the NSF U-WIN Center, CLEAN Center, NSF InterFEWS, and the NIST Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning. Additional information about the CEE Department can be found at http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/. The Department of Construction Management is one of the largest construction management programs in the country with approximately 800 undergraduate students, 20 graduate students, 20 faculty, and 7 professional staff. The undergraduate program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. Academic advising, internship and career placement support are provided by professional staff. The Department engages in teaching, scholarly, and outreach activities to promote the development of knowledge and skills related to construction management. The Department's facilities include over 36,000 square feet in dedicated labs (physical testing and computer), classrooms, and offices to support its research, teaching, and service mission. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website at https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/cm.

CEE and CM Partnership: As Construction Engineering is a new degree program within the CEE Department, CSU has developed a unique partnership with the CM Department to develop curriculum, educate and develop students building on the strengths of both programs. This degree program is designed for students who seek a career in management, engineering, business leadership or operations in the construction industry. Students graduating from this program will be able to solve complex technical and managerial problems throughout construction of the built environment. Students will also develop skills that deliver construction programs in a safe, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable manner. Construction Engineering graduates can choose to pursue Professional Engineering licensure upon graduation and obtaining the requisite years of professional experience.

Tenure/Tenure Track? No

Research: 0%

Teaching: 90%

Service: 10%

Administration: 0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2025

Number of Vacancies Desired: Start Date 08/10/2026

Position End Date:

Position Summary: The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Colorado State University (CSU) seeks a full-time non-tenure track faculty member at the rank of Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor to teach courses across the newly developed Construction Engineering Bachelor of Science (BS) program and the existing Civil Engineering BS program. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate instruction in one or both programs, depending on their area of expertise and departmental needs. Colorado State University is building a top-ranked Construction Engineering program that will marry management and business savvy with technical engineering expertise. Our program has a unique partnership with industry leaders and is enthusiastically supported by university leadership. Through strong collaboration between the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCoE) and the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS), the program leverages existing strengths in the CEE and Construction Management (CM) Departments to deliver a second to none student experience. The program welcomed its first cohort of students in fall 2025 and will apply for ABET accreditation upon their graduation. Thoughtfully designed to create a premier program valued by both students and industry, the CSU Construction Engineering program will have a competitive advantage over peer institutions with expert faculty, strong industry participation, dedicated staff, and innovative learning spaces, all of which are crucial to success. A key to establishing a top program, a robust student support program will recruit and retain students who will fuel the workforce pipeline and develop into future industry leaders.

Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor Position Responsibilities Effort: 90% Teaching, 10% Service (There is potential for research effort to be incorporated after hiring, if desired.) The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses that are technical in nature and industry focused that prepare students for professional careers in the engineering or construction industry and related fields; engage with student organizations and mentor student competition teams; and participate in service activities that advance the mission of the department, the college, and the university. Exemplary service activities include serving on departmental, college, or university committees and contributing to departmental initiatives, policies, and strategic planning efforts. Additional information about the program can be found at: https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/colleges/engineering/civil-environmental/construction-engineering-major/

Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications:

Instructor: Master of Science degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field; Assistant Teaching Professor: PhD in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in the engineering or construction industry, or a PhD in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field Ability to successfully teach university-level courses; The ability to teach at least two of the following courses: CONE 201 Construction Systems and Decision Analysis CONE 301 Engineering Contracts CONE 401 Construction Safety Engineering CONE 402 Senior Project Design I CONE 403 Senior Project Design II

In accordance with CSU's Land Grant Mission, candidates must demonstrate a commitment to creating a welcoming departmental environment that fosters access and success for all students, faculty and staff.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

More than five (5) years of engineering or construction-related experience in industry within the last eight (8) years Higher education teaching experience as an instructor or teaching assistant professor; Engineering or Construction industry certifications; Demonstrated performance in teaching or training that positively impacts student learning; Knowledge and/or teaching abilities in one or more of the following areas: Engineering Mechanics – Statics Engineering Mechanics – Dynamics Mechanics of Solids Structural Analysis Civil Engineering Materials Infrastructure and Transportation Systems

Special Instructions to Applicants: In the cover letter, please address the following: How your experience meets or exceeds the Required Job Qualifications including your ability to teach the courses listed in the posting; (If applicable) How your experience meets the Preferred Job Qualifications, including your ability to teach in the identified areas; (If applicable) A description of your teaching and/or training experience; A statement of your teaching goals and approach to mentoring students. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 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 Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Search Contact Amber Camus (amber.cam