Non-tenure track Assistant Professor in Systems Engineering at Colorado State University — Fort Collins, CO

Job Description

Position Summary:

This search seeks candidates with expertise in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), systems architecture, and the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), along with other areas of interest to the SE Department such as: Modeling and Simulation, Systems Science, Systems Thinking, System Dynamics, Foundations of Systems Engineering, Requirements Engineering, and AI4SE/SE4AI.

Course teaching opportunities associated with this position will primarily support the Department's model-based systems engineering (MBSE) curriculum (https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/courses/). Current courses relevant to this position may include, but are not limited to: SYSE 567 Systems Engineering Architecture, SYSE 667 Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering, SYSE 532 Dynamics of Complex Systems, SYSE 530 Overview of Systems Engineering Processes, SYSE 602 Systems Requirements Engineering, and MECH 513 Simulation Modeling and Experimentation. Candidates also have the opportunity to develop new courses aligned with the Department's needs.

This position also supports research activities, advising students, participating in committees, etc. in alignment with the position's research and service percentages.

Full Consideration Date:

Friday, 7/31/2026, 11:59pm (MT)

Signing Bonus: none

Link to department website:https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/

Essential Job Duties:

• Teach Graduate level Systems Engineering courses. Current courses relevant to this position may include, but are not limited to: SYSE 567 Systems Engineering Architecture, SYSE 667 Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering, SYSE 532 Dynamics of Complex Systems, SYSE 530 Overview of Systems Engineering Processes, SYSE 602 Systems Requirements Engineering, and MECH 513 Simulation Modeling and Experimentation.
• Advise Systems Engineering Graduate Students.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Supervision: none

Minimum Qualifications:

• A terminal degree (Ph.D., D. Sc., D. Eng.) in an engineering discipline or a closely related field is required by the start of the appointment.
• Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) expertise.
• Systems-centric teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates should exhibit the ability and enthusiasm to teach distance education and conventional courses in the curriculum of the Systems Engineering Department.
• Candidates should have experience with university-focused curriculum development, teaching, and assessment practices.
• Candidates should have industry and applied research experience.
• Candidates should have experience with CATIA Magic tools (Magic Systems of Systems Architect, Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw).
• Candidates should be able to attend courses and other events at the CSU main campus on a regular basis.
• Candidates should demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to CSU’s Principles of Community, as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, and service to the profession.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter (maximum two pages) - Clearly demonstrates how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
• Curriculum Vitae - Comprehensive summary of the candidate’s academic background, professional experience, and accomplishments.
• Teaching and Advising Statement (maximum two pages) - Describes teaching and educational interests and/or philosophy, including plans to develop and deliver educational materials, attract and mentor students, and engage the broader community.
• Research Statement (maximum two pages) - Describes research interests, scholarly direction, and potential contributions to the department.
• Land-Grant Mission and Principles of Community Statement (maximum one page) - In alignment with the land-grant mission of access and success and CSU principles of community (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/principles-of-community  The candidate should describe how their professional activities, in teaching, research, and/or service, align with and advance the land-grant mission and embody the CSU Principles of Community. The purpose of the statement is to identify candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that will advance the institution’s land-grant mission.

Salary Range

$100,000-$125,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Special Required Documentation, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy

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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.