Posting Detail Information Working TitleAssociate / Full Professor: Large-Scale Energy Systems Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Posting Number202500265F Proposed Annual Salary RangeAssistant: $100K - $110K, Associate: $110K - $140K, Full: $140K - $170K 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, 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 As one of the nation’s top public research universities, Colorado State University ( CSU ) in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a land-grant institution, withenrollment of more than 34,000 students. CSU offers 76 undergraduate degree programs, 114 graduate degree programs, 21 professional master’sdegree programs, and a Professional Veterinary Medicine program. CSU’s world-class research and scholarship attract more than $500 million inresearch 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, 65miles 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 , 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 Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering ( WSCOE ) at Colorado State University is a dynamic and diverse college comprising approximately 170 faculty, 300 postdoctoral scholars and research scientists, 95 academic and administrative staff, 2,500 undergraduate students, and 1,050 graduate students. The College is home to four academic departments serving both graduate and undergraduate students, two departments with graduate- only programs, two interdisciplinary degree-granting programs, and a federal cooperative research institute. WSCOE prides itself on its “hands-on” experiential approach to engineering education, offering extensive laboratory and team-based coursework alongside research opportunities. 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-onexperience to help undergraduate students conceptualize industry environments, and $20M in annual research expenditures provide ground breaking 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 skillsthey 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/. It is anticipated that the candidate will be provided laboratory space at CSU’s Powerhouse Energy Campushttps://energy.colostate.edu/powerhouse/, a 100,000 sq ft state-of-the-art research, education, and commercialization / scaleup facility – one of the largest in the U.S. Powerhouse contains active work on megawatt scale engines and gas turbines, advanced grid technology, hydrogen energy systems, waste heat utilization, industrial-scale heat pumps, vehicle technology, cybersecurity, aerosol science, laser diagnostics, and plasma energy systems. Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes % Research50% % Teaching40% % Service10% % Administration0% To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/01/2025 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date08/16/2026 Position End Date Position Summary Colorado State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the assistant, associate, or full professor level in the area of Large-Scale Energy Systems. The successful candidate will advance energy research at scale – laboratory through pilot to scaleup and/or commercial demonstration. We are especially interested in researchers who bridge fundamental science with real-world deployment, using CSU’s Powerhouse Energy Campus as a unique testbed. Candidates should bring expertise that addresses pressing energy transition challenges across technical, economic, environmental, and societal dimensions. Opportunities exist to leverage the Powerhouse’ s multi-disciplinary community of engineers, scientists, policy experts, and industry partners. The successful hire will help advance CSU’s growing reputation as a national leader in applied, large-scale energy research.The Department is increasing its focus on artificial intelligence across all areas of Mechanical Engineering, so we are particularly interested in applicants who apply artificial intelligence / machine learning in their work on large energy systems.Areas of interest include electrification in industry, grid integration of renewable energy, sustainable fuels, energy storage, combustion science, industrial engines, gas turbines, advanced fusion systems, geothermal energy, advanced grid technologies, and thermal sciences / heat transfer. The faculty member will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching in Mechanical Engineering and will participate in building interdisciplinary collaborations across the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, CSU’s Energy Institute, and with external partners. The individual selected will be assigned one of three TTF working titles based on experience. Specifically, a selected individual with a PhD and limited postdoctoral or equivalent experience will be appointed as Assistant Professor. A selected individual with a PhD who has more than 5 years of independent, post-PhD professional experience beyond the postdoctoral stage, with evidence of an established research program, effective teaching, and professional service, may be appointed as Associate Professor. A selected individual with a PhD who has more than 10 years of independent, post-PhD professional experience beyond the postdoctoral stage, with evidence of a thriving research program, effective teaching, and professional service, may be appointed as [Full] Professor. This faculty position is a full-time, nine-month appointment. Candidates applying at the Associate or Full Professor level must demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments, including success insecuring competitive external funding, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to high-impact scholarship. In addition, they should articulate a clear and compelling vision for how their research program will accelerate CSU’s leadership in energy research, expand interdisciplinarycollaborations, and enhance the national and international reputation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Powerhouse Energy Campus. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program that achieves national and international recognition, publish in leading journals and conferences, and advise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers while fostering collaborations with faculty, industry, and government laboratories. They will contribute to the department’s teaching mission by developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and by providing effective instruction that supports student success. In addition, the candidate will participate in service activities at the department, college, university, and professional levels and, where appropriate to rank, providing leadership within the academic and research community. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications + For Assistant Professor candidates: + Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, by the start of the appointment. + Demonstrated expertise in energy systems. + Evidence of potential to develop and sustain a robust, externally funded research program in the areas described in the Position Summary. + Demonstrated scholarship in relevant areas through a record of peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations commensurate with career stage. + Demonstrated interest in and potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. + For Associate and Full Professor candidates: + Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. + Demonstrated expertise in energy systems. + At least 5 years of experience beyond doctoral training in academic, government, or industrial research settings. + Demonstrated effectiveness in establishing and leading a robust, externally funded, internationally recognized research program, including a strong record of publications, external funding, graduate student mentoring, and effectiveness in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. + Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. Preferred Job Qualifications + For Assistant Professor candidates: + Postdoctoral or equivalent professional research experience in academic, government, or industrial settings. + Record of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals or conferences. + Experience with proposal development and evidence of success in securing external research funding, commensurate with career stage. + Prior teaching or instructional experience at the university level, commensurate with career stage. + Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries. + For Associate and Full Professor candidates: + Established record of high-impact peer-reviewed publications and scholarly contributions. + Record of securing competitive external research funding as PI, with evidence of sustained support. + Demonstrated success in advising and graduating PhD students. + Proven effectiveness in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. + Demonstrated success in leading collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiatives. Special Instructions to Applicants Interested applicants must submit acover letter, which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, acurrent resume or CV, astatement of research philosophy, astatement of teaching interests, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers ofthree (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. The research statement should outline your past contributions, articulate your long-term research vision, and describe major future research directions, including their significance, methods, potential funding, and integration with student teaching and mentorship (2–4 pages). The teaching statement should describe your teaching philosophy, past teaching experience including any evidence of teaching effectiveness, approaches to fostering student learning, strategies for inclusive and effective instruction, and plans for mentoring and curriculum development (1–2 pages). 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 ContactJason Quinn, jason.quinn@colostate.edu Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryConduct and Publish Research Duty/Responsibility + Develop proposals and secure grants from industrial and federal entities, and + Design, analyze and publish theoretical or applied research results in peer-reviewed publications to the scientific community. Percentage Of Time50% Job Duty CategoryTeaching and Advising Duty/Responsibility + Prepare and deliver to undergraduate and graduate students up to three courses per year within the Mechanical Engineering curriculum, and + Advise and mentor undergraduate and MS / PhD graduate students. Percentage Of Time40% Job Duty CategoryService to Department, College, University and Discipline Duty/Responsibility + Contribute to the success of the department, college, and university through activities such as service on committees, + Serve the scientific/engineering discipline through activities such as membership on academic society committees and reviewing manuscripts for journals and conferences. Percentage Of Time10% References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume or CV + Statement of Research Philosophy + Statement of Teaching Interests Optional Documents