Adams State University Looking for Associate Professor or Professor of Engineering (tenure-track) and Department Chair of Engineering & Computer Science Full Time

Position title: Associate Professor or Professor of Engineering (tenure-track) and Department Chair of Engineering &
Computer Science
Reports to:  Director of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Department: Engineering & Computer Science
Position Number: FS2201 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 candidate
should be someone who will lead by example and work to maintain a culture that is positive, fun and supportive for students and faculty. The
new department chair 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. The standard
teaching load of full-time faculty at Adams State University is comprised of 12 credit-hours each semester, but the department chair
receives 3-credits of release time (each semester) for administrative duties. Faculty are expected to remain connected to their academic
field through scholarly or creative work and contribute in the area of service. The department chair helps establish a departmental vision
and strategy for growth. Major administrative responsibilities for the department chair include oversight of both the engineering and
computers science programs, course scheduling, curriculum development, program assessment, strategic planning, development and
implementation of recruitment plans, budget management for both programs, and other duties characteristic of a part-time administrative
role. Faculty do not report to the department chair as all personnel matters are the direct responsibility of the school director. 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:

· Ph.D. in engineering or closely
related field.

· Minimum 4 years of teaching experience at an accredited college or university

· Previously held
rank of associate professor or professor at an accredited college or university

· 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 professor a candidate must have a minimum of 7 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

· Substantial and relevant industry experience

· Previous
administrative experience including budget management

· Experience leading an academic department or unit

·
Experience using a variety of delivery methods for teaching

· Ability and interest in teaching introductory physics
courses

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

· Knowledge,
background, and/or experience in computer science

Salary

$66,500 to $86,000 base-salary plus a $6,000
administrative department chair stipend 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. 

Additional Information

In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU’s sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University’s Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University’s response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

Background Check Policy

Adams State University performs background checks as a condition of employment for prospective employees and current employees seeking certain promotional opportunities. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check. Applicants will be asked to provide personal data and sign a release form before the background check is conducted. Applicants who fail to provide the data and consent form will not be considered for employment or promotion. Background checks include review of criminal records and sex offender registry background. Credit and driving record background may apply to certain positions.