Instructor / Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Overview

Instructor / Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Position Location Fort Collins, CO

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

Posting Number 202500253F

Proposed Annual Salary Range $75K-$110K

Context

Colorado State University is a public research university with a substantial commitment to teaching, research, and service. The Department of Mechanical Engineering (MECH) at CSU supports a growing undergraduate program and active research enterprise with $18M in annual research expenditures and multiple labs providing hands-on experience. More information about the department and curriculum can be found at www.engr.colostate.edu / me / and the Mechanical Engineering major page in the catalog.

Fort Collins is a major Colorado Front Range city known for its quality of life and tech community.

Position Summary

Two Non-Tenure Track Faculty (NTTF) members will teach Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum, with particular need for courses such as MECH 207 : Mechatronics I, MECH 307 : Mechatronics II, MECH 339 : Thermodynamics I, MECH 439 : Thermodynamics II, MECH 342 : Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineers, and MECH 344 : Heat and Mass Transfer. The individual selected will be assigned one of six NTTF working titles based on education and experience. An MS leads to working titles of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor; a PhD leads to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Within these two tracks, additional experience may lead to higher titles (e.g., Senior / Associate or Master / [Full] Professor).

This position supports the educational mission of the Department and reports to the Mechanical Engineering Department Head on a continuing contract, pending performance and funding. The Professor may be given responsibility for one or more undergraduate laboratories, overseeing quality, learning outcomes, and alignment with the Department's goals. Successful candidates will have opportunities to develop and teach new courses aligned with department goals.

Responsibilities (Job Duty Category : Teaching, 90%)

• Take full responsibility for teaching three courses per semester in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program.
• Communicate with students and grade in a timely, equitable, and professional manner.
• Abide by all University faculty requirements and responsibilities.
• Regularly assess courses and incorporate improvements based on evaluation data and outcomes.

Responsibilities (Job Duty Category : Service, 10%)

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Application Process and Conditions

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

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on 10 / 15 / 2025.

Exact start date : 01 / 02 / 2026. Number of Vacancies : 2. Position End Date : open-ended (contingent on funding and performance).

Additional Information

Special Instructions to Applicants : Submit a cover letter addressing how education and professional experiences align with required and preferred qualifications, a current resume or CV, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three professional references. Evidence of teaching effectiveness may include teaching awards, peer evaluations, and student course evaluations. Submit evidence under "other". CSU is committed to inclusion; accommodations are available upon request.

EEO : CSU provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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