Posting Detail Information Working TitleDepartment Head - Civil and Environmental Engineering Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Posting Number202400295F Proposed Annual Salary Range$260,000 - $290,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Position TypeFaculty Work Hours/Week40 Description of Work Unit COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service, and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Colorado State University’s roots go back to 1870, when the institution was founded as the Agricultural College of Colorado. The school first opened its doors to students in 1879 with President Elijah Edwards and two faculty members. From these origins, a world-class institution grew. Today, Colorado State University has approximately 32,000 students, and enjoys R1 Carnegie classification with annual research expenditures topping $500 million. The University has nearly 1,900 faculty in 62 academic departments, schools, and special academic units across eight colleges: Agricultural Sciences; Business; Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering; Health and Human Sciences; Liberal Arts; Warner College of Natural Resources; Natural Sciences; and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. CSU is an institution that emphasizes access, inclusion, and opportunity to ensure an exciting and enriching experience for all students. Its heritage as a land grant university means CSU students think about a world far bigger than themselves. They are not afraid to face the challenges that lie ahead when pursuing their passions. With more than 170,000 living alumni, graduates of CSU are state governors, heads of corporations, Olympic gold medalists, teachers, researchers, artists, and many other leaders in society. THE WALTER SCOTT , JR. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering is a medium-sized engineering college of approximately 170 faculty, 300 postdoctoral scholars and research scientists, 95 academic and administrative staff, 2,500 undergraduate students, and 1,050 graduate students. Four of its academic departments serve both graduate and undergraduate students, and two have graduate-only programs. The College also houses two interdisciplinary degree-granting programs and a federal cooperative research institute. WSCOE is ranked 6th nationally in research funding per faculty among public universities without medical schools in the annual amount of about $600,000 per FTE and has received major research awards representing the CSU thematic focus areas. WSCOE’s researchers are engaged in inter- and transdisciplinary research, with collaborations that involve every other college at CSU and universities and companies around the world. The College’s annual research expenditures are around $100M, with per faculty research expenditures that exceed those of most peer institutions and that represent a large fraction (approximately 20%) of CSU’s total funded research activity. This output, and WSCOE’s focus on addressing societal needs, is also reflected in the large number of invention disclosures, patents, and licenses generated by college researchers. Today, the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering prides itself on “hands-on,” experiential approaches to a rigorous undergraduate engineering education. Curricula include extensive laboratory and team-based coursework, and students have access to research opportunities throughout their programs. The College has devoted considerable attention to positive experiences for undergraduate students, including engagement in research and support for students whose academic backgrounds have incompletely prepared them for engineering. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for its research, education, and service and outreach programs and is ranked in the top 40 CEE programs in the USA . The CEE Department comprises 34 faculty, 7 research scientists/scholars, 15 research associates, and 10 administrative professionals. Our faculty are leaders in interdisciplinary research and education and collaborate with faculty in the Atmospheric Science Department, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, the Natural Resources Ecology Laboratory, and the Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Department, and with researchers around the world. Our water-related programs are designated a CSU Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence. Annual research expenditures by the CEE Department have averaged $14.2M since 2016, including interdisciplinary research and education programs like the NSF U- WIN Center, CLEAN Center, NSF InterFEWS, and the NIST Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning. Additional information about the CEE Department can be found athttp://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/. FORT COLLINS , COLORADO Colorado State University is located 60 miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins, adjacent to the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and mountainous peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting, and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty, and staff. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for Best Place for Business/Careers, Gallup Well Being Index for Healthiest Mid-Size City in America, CBS Moneywatch List of Top 10 Best Places to Retire, and Outside Magazine Best Towns in America, among other select recognitions. Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes % Research30 % Teaching10-15 % Service5 % Administration50-55 To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/11/2024 Number of Vacancies1 Desired Start Date07/01/2025 Position End Date Position Summary The CEE Department Headwill provide vision and leadership for a growing department of world class researchers and educators. Anchored in our heritage as an international powerhouse in water and water resources engineering, we are national leaders in sustainability and resilience with a core mission of equitable access to education. Future and impact focused, we are seeking leadership to drive our vision to educate future civil, environmental, and construction engineers to be leaders in the digital transformation of our field. The CEE Department Head will provide leadership for the 34 tenured, tenure-track, and instructional faculty, 32 administrative and research staff, 500 undergraduates and 150 graduate students. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment, 5-year term, tenured full-professor faculty position, reporting directly to the Dean of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration,applications must be received by 11:59 PM ( MST ) on November 11, 2024. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications + Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, or Construction Engineering or closely related field + Currently a tenured, full professor or demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching such that the applicant could be appointed as a tenured, full professor if selected. Preferred Job Qualifications + Potential to effectively lead and evaluate the faculty and staff comprising the Department + Demonstrated ability to establish a well-funded research program and potential to play a leadership role in facilitating interdisciplinary research + Demonstrated excellence in teaching and ability to play a leadership role in facilitating educational innovation + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Demonstrated ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion; and + Demonstrated ability to bring people together on new initiatives Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants must submit: + A cover letter that addresses how applicant experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications + A current curriculum vitae + The names and contact information of three professional references (who will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate) + Two vision statements (limited to 2 pages each). The first statement should address the applicant’s vision for growing and modernizing undergraduate and graduate education in the department. The second statement should describe the applicant’s vision for enhancing the research activity and impact of the department. Both statements should address diversity, equity and inclusion as relevant. + Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration,applications must be received by 11:59 PM ( MST ) on November 11, 2024. 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 Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Per the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, salary ranges are posted for each individual position. In addition to a competitive salary, Colorado State University providesgender-neutral paid parental leave (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/leave/parental-leave/) ;housing assistance programs (https://hr.colostate.edu/employee-housing-programs/) ;dual career (https://provost.colostate.edu/dual-career/) andrelocation (https://hr.colostate.edu/moving-expenses-procedures/) assistance; support forteaching (https://tilt.colostate.edu/) ,research (https://www.research.colostate.edu/rao/) , andprofessional development (https://training.colostate.edu/) . Search ContactSarah Tisdale, sarah.tisdale@colostate.edu Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryAdministration Duty/Responsibility + Provide leadership in developing and implementing the strategic plan for the Department and facilitating achievement of the Department’s goals + Lead and manage growth and development of the Departmental missions in research, education, service, and outreach + Build and maintain an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative organization and culture + Facilitate and ensure mentorship and accountability for professional development and collegial interactions + Promote excellence in all departmental endeavors + Manage and administer fiscal planning and expenditures + Direct and evaluate the faculty and staff comprising the Department + Oversee acquisition and maintenance of facilities and equipment + Facilitate relationships with academic, industrial, and governmental entities interacting with the Department + Support diversity at all levels; and + Serve as the primary advocate in enhancing the visibility and reputation/prestige of the Department at the University, national, and international levels + Serve on the college’s Executive Committee to elevate college priorities in collaboration with the dean and fellow department heads. Percentage Of Time50-55% Job Duty CategoryResearch Duty/Responsibility + Lead and maintain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program + Provide oversight, compliance, and completion of tasks on all funded awards + Supervise research staff, including graduate students, who are working on research grants Mentor graduate students to successful completion of MS and PhD degrees; and + Present research results at national conferences and publish in the highest quality peer- reviewed journals Percentage Of Time30% Job Duty CategoryTeaching Duty/Responsibility + Teach courses in civil and environmental engineering; and + Advise students Percentage Of Time10-15% Job Duty CategoryService and Outreach Duty/Responsibility + Participate in standing Department, College, and/or University standing and/or ad hoc committees + Provide service to all aspects of the professional society; and Mentor junior faculty members Percentage Of Time5% References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae + Statement of Research Philosophy + Statement of Teaching Philosophy + List of Professional References Optional Documents