Adams State University Hiring for Assistant or Associate Professor of Engineering (tenure-track) at Alamosa, CO Full Time

Position title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Engineering (tenure-track)
Reports to:
Director of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Department: Engineering Program
Position Number: FS2101
FTE: 1.0
Starting Date: August 15, 2023
Position Description
We seek energetic and enthusiastic individuals who love teaching and share our dedication to
excellence in undergraduate education. The successful applicant will join a close-knit program and school that offers bachelor’s
degrees across a broad spectrum of disciplines in science and mathematics, including an innovative partnership with Colorado State
University to offer a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering on the Adams State University Campus. Responsibilities include
teaching introductory engineering courses, working with other faculty to continually maintain and update courses, advising students, and
engaging with the broader university. While we are primarily an institution focused on teaching excellence and the teaching load for this
position is comprised of 12 credit-hours each semester, faculty are also expected to remain connected to their academic field through
scholarly or creative work, and faculty members are also required to contribute in the area of service. The successful candidate must
demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse faculty, staff, and students within the School of Science,
Technology, engineering, and Mathematics, and across campus. Candidates should demonstrate that they possess (1) a commitment to
student-centered instruction, (2) a plan for maintaining currency in engineering, and (3) a commitment to furthering the university’s
mission of Inclusive Excellence. Qualifications

· Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or closely related field, with
minimum 5 years relevant industry experience OR a Ph.D. in engineering or closely related field.

· Demonstrated commitment to
undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·
Commitment to valuing equity, treating cultural and linguistic diversity as assets, and promoting inclusiveness

· Ability to
treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the
community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise
or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.

· To be
eligible for consideration at the rank of associate professor a candidate must have a Ph.D., a minimum of 4 years of teaching experience at
an accredited college or university, and demonstrate they previously held the corresponding rank at an accredited college or university.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess/demonstrate

· Appropriate academic credentials with
substantial and relevant industry experience

· Experience teaching at the undergraduate level

· Experience using
a variety of delivery methods for teaching

· Ability and interest in teaching introductory physics courses

·
Background and experience in CAD and CAM

· Ability to teach a course in manufacturing and fabrication including CNC
machines

Salary

$64,000 to $75,000 for a traditional 9-month academic-year appointment, commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Adams State University offers an excellent medical/dental and retirements benefits package in addition to the
salary.

Campus and School Information

Adams State University offers a wide variety of bachelor’s degrees
across a range of disciplines in science and mathematics. Faculty across the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
enjoy a collaborative environment and have university-wide support to further the vision of educating diverse students.

Adams State
University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. Adams State is Colorado’s
premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is also a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with over 54% of our students representing
diverse backgrounds. We have a high percentage of first-generation students with an equally high percentage of students who are Pell
eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in physical and social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business and nursing, and
specializes in educator curricula in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in history, art, business (MBA), and
educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university
has an active athletic program, both in participatory sports and in athletics educator training. The Adams State Grizzly athletic teams
compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Located in the beautiful San Luis Valley between the Sangre de
Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges, Adams State University is a state-supported Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in Alamosa, CO. The vast
San Luis Valley is designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. We are, at 7,500 feet in elevation, in the largest alpine valley
in the United States. Alamosa is located approximately 3.5 hours from Denver, 1.5 hours from Taos, New Mexico, and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe,
New Mexico. Alamosa has a population of 9,500, with recently built elementary schools, a moderate cost of living, and affordable housing.
ASU takes a leading role in local theatre performances and musical events and is in an area where the opportunities for outdoor recreation
abound.

Additional information about the university and the engineering program may be found at http://www.adams.edu and https://www.adams.edu/csume. Information about the community and surrounding area can be found at http://www.alamosa.org/

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive
Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with
disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the
institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have
experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular
consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record
of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the
academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/

Applications

Complete applications include the following:

1.
Letter of application addressing the following points:

· applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the position
based on the above criteria

· evidence of teaching effectiveness and a description of the candidate’s experience working
with students from historically underserved populations

· how the applicant would contribute to diversity, equity, and
inclusion in the classroom

· how teaching at a small, Hispanic Serving Institution, with a significant population of
first-generation university students, set in a rural environment aligns with the applicant’s professional goals

2. Curriculum
vita

3. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (legible copies accepted). Official transcripts and background check are required at
time of appointment.

4. A list of five professional references (name, affiliation, email address, and phone number) who can address
the applicant’s qualifications for the position. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Send materials as PDF documents to:

Dr. Matt Nehring

[email protected]

Review of completed applications will begin
on 15 January 2023 and continue until closed.