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POSITION SUMMARY

Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM (MST) on November 11, 2025.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service, and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

Colorado State University’s roots go back to 1870, when the institution was founded as the Agricultural College of Colorado. The school first opened its doors to students in1879 with President Elijah Edwards and two faculty members. From these origins, a world-class institution grew. Today, Colorado State University has approximately 32,000students, and enjoys R1 Carnegie classification with annual research expenditures topping $500 million. The University has nearly 1,900 faculty in 62 academic departments, schools, and special academic units across eight colleges: Agricultural Sciences; Business; Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering; Health and Human Sciences; Liberal Arts; Warner College of Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

CSU is an institution that emphasizes access, inclusion, and opportunity to ensure an exciting and enriching experience for all students. Its heritage as a land grant university means CSU students think about a world far bigger than themselves. They are not afraid to face the challenges that lie ahead when pursuing their passions. With more than170,000 living alumni, graduates of CSU are state governors, heads of corporations, Olympic gold medalists, teachers, researchers, artists, and many other leaders in society.

THE WALTER SCOTT, JR. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCOE) is a medium-sized engineering college of approximately 170 faculty, 300 postdoctoral scholars and research scientists, 95academic and administrative staff, 2,500 undergraduate students, and 1,050 graduate students. Four of its academic departments serve both graduate and undergraduate students, and two have graduate-only programs. The College also houses two interdisciplinary degree-granting programs and a federal cooperative research institute.

WSCOE is ranked 6th nationally in research funding per faculty among public universities without medical schools in the annual amount of about $600,000 per FTE and has received major research awards representing the CSU thematic focus areas. WSCOE’s researchers are engaged in inter- and transdisciplinary research, with collaborations that involve every other college at CSU and universities and companies around the world. The College’s annual research expenditures are around $100M, with per faculty research expenditures that exceed those of most peer institutions and that represent a large fraction (approximately 20%) of CSU’s total funded research activity. This output, and WSCOE’s focus on addressing societal needs, is also reflected in the large number of invention disclosures, patents, and licenses generated by college researchers.

Today, the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering prides itself on “hands-on”, experiential approaches to a rigorous undergraduate engineering education. Curricula include extensive laboratory and team-based coursework, and students have access to research opportunities throughout their programs. The College has devoted considerable attention to positive experiences for undergraduate students, including engagement in research and support for students whose academic backgrounds have incompletely prepared them for engineering.

THE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for its research, education, and service and outreach programs and combines two pre-existing programs that were both ranked in the top 70 nationally in the US. The SBCE is an interdisciplinary program comprising 32 faculty, 13 research associates/scientists, and 9 administrative professionals serving 600 graduate and undergraduate students at Colorado State University formed in 2025 by the merger of Chemical & Biological Engineering and Biomedical Engineering programs. The total annual research expenditures for the School exceed $8M. SBCE at Colorado State University is a highly interdisciplinary unit integrating faculty expertise across engineering, health, natural sciences, and veterinary medicine and with a strong focus on advancing health, bioscience, and sustainability through cutting-edge research and education. The department offers innovative undergraduate and graduate programs in biomedical engineering and chemical engineering and hands-on research opportunities within state-of-the-art facilities, preparing students for impactful careers in academia, medicine, and industry. Additional information about the SBCE can be found at https://www.engr.colostate.edu/bce/.

FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

Colorado State University is located 60 miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins, adjacent to the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and mountainous peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting, and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty, and staff. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for Best Place for Business/Careers, Gallup Well Being Index for Healthiest Mid-Size City in America, CBS Money watch List of Top 10 Best Places to Retire, and Outside Magazine Best Towns in America, among other select recognitions.

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