Instructor / Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Working TitleInstructor / Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500253F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$75K-$110K

Employee Benefits
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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit
As one of the nation’s top public research universities, Colorado State University ( CSU ) in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a land-grant institution, with enrollment of more than 34,000 students.

CSU offers 76 undergraduate degree programs, 114 graduate degree programs, 21 professional master’s degree programs, and a Professional Veterinary Medicine program.

CSU’s world-class research and scholarship attract more than $400 million in research funding annually, putting the university among top federally funded public universities without a medical school.

Fort Collins is an attractive community of approximately 170,000 located along the Colorado Front Range at the base of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver.

The city is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.

It consistently ranks high on quality-of-life measures by numerous publications; seehttps://www.fcgov.com/visitor/awardsfor the complete list.

The Front Range has developed into a high-tech hub with companies such as Woodward, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, IBM , Intel, Keysight Technologies, Broadcomm, AMD , Xilinx, Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman located in or near Fort Collins.

The city offers a pleasant climate, excellent schools, and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby.

For more information on Fort Collins, check out the City’s website:www.visitftcollins.com.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering ( MECH ) at CSU offers a curriculum that integrates exceptional classroom learning and in-depth engineering practice for an unparalleled educational experience.

Made up of 37 faculty members, 16 staff members, 1,200 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students, MECH is one of the largest departments on CSU’s campus.

State-of-the-art labs provide unmatched, hands-on experience to help undergraduate students conceptualize industry environments, and $18M in annual research expenditures provide groundbreaking opportunities focusing on health, materials, and energy, for graduate students to enhance their educational concentrations.

Award-winning faculty offer industry and academic perspective and equip each graduate with the tools needed to obtain leading positions in advanced technology fields.

The Mechanical Engineering program combines classroom learning with engineering practice.

Our goal is to give our graduates the engineering skills they need to obtain leading positions in advanced technology fields.

Our students are integral members of our research groups, and their thesis and dissertation topics focus on cutting-edge research.

Further information about the Department can be found atwww.engr.colostate.edu/me/.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research0%

% Teaching90%

% Service10%

% Administration0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/15/2025

Number of Vacancies2

Desired Start Date01/02/2026

Position End Date

Position Summary
With almost 1,200 undergraduate students, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is the third largest major at Colorado State University.

In support of this growth, the Department invites applications for two Non-Tenure Track Faculty ( NTTF ) members to teach Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Curriculumhttps://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/colleges/engineering/mechanical/mechanical-engineering-major/, with particular need for 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 instructors.

The individual selected will be assigned one of six NTTF working titles based on education and experience.

Specifically, a selected individual who has an MS will have a working title of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor; a selected individual who has a PhD will have a working title of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

Within these two working titles (Instructor or Professor), selected individuals who have > 5 years of experience will have a working title of Senior Instructor or Associate Professor; selected persons who have > 10 years of experience will have a working title of Master Instructor or [Full] Professor.


This position supports the educational mission of the Department and its commitment to provide high-quality educational opportunities.

The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Department Head on a continuing contract, pending successful performance and available funding.

The Professor may be given responsibility for one or more undergraduate laboratories; responsible for the quality, efficacy and learning outcomes of experiments, and modification and change consistent with the Department’s goals.

Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to develop and teach new courses consistent with the academic goals of the Department and its students.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

+ Completed MS (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by the desired start date;

+ Previous research, teaching, and / or industrial experience; and

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Completed PhD (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field by the desired start date;

+ Four years of industry engineering experience or four years of experience teaching undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses (or similar);

+ Experience teaching the specific courses listed in the Position Summary in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering (or closely related) program;

+ Evidence of teaching effectiveness; and

+ Demonstrated excellent management, communication, mentoring, and organizational skills.


Special Instructions to Applicants
People interested in this position must submit a cover letter, which addresses how education and professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications, a current resume or CV, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness may include teaching awards, peer evaluations, and student course evaluations.

Submit this evidence under “other”.

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.

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 ContactMitch Stansloski, mitchell.stansloski@colostate.edu


Essential Duties


Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

+ Taking full responsibility for teaching three courses per semester in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program of study;

+ Communicating with students and grading students in a timely, equitable, and professional manner;

+ Abiding by all University faculty requirements and responsibilities; and

+ Regularly assessing one’s own courses and incorporating appropriate improvements.


Percentage Of Time90%


Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

+ Participating with the Department faculty in curricular assessment and change commensurate with our ABET accreditation; and

+ Service to the Department, College, and University through committee work.




Percentage Of Time10%



References Requested

References Requested


Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



+ * The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the start date.

Mechanical Engineering will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Will you be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date?

+ Yes

+ No


Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

+ Statement of Teaching Interests

+ Other

Optional Documents

Required Skill Profession

Other General