Assistant Professor - Cell Biologist

Job Description

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University Pueblo is
one of the largest departments on campus and is recognized for its
excellence in both teaching and research activities. We focus on
the student, facilitating hands-on experience, interactions with
faculty, and opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate
research. Program activity is dominated by our teaching mission,
with a typical semester teaching load consisting of 12 credit hours
of instruction with the possibility of 3 credits reassignment for
mentoring students in research.

The Department of Biology serves about 250 majors and currently has
eight full-time, tenure-track faculty, and two lecturers. We
provide bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Wildlife, and a master’s
degree in Biology. Additionally, the department offers service
courses to other programs on campus who offer degrees in Exercise
Science, Nursing, and Health Sciences.

The Biology Department is part of the College of Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and is highly integrated
with other Departments in the College including Chemistry,
Mathematics, and Engineering. Colorado State University Pueblo is
located in the heart of Southern Colorado, in a community shaped by
various cultural traditions with rich historical roots and many
opportunities for outdoor activities. Located near the cities of
Colorado Springs and Denver, Pueblo is also near two national parks
and a nationally recognized state park among other amenities.

Primary Dutie s

Teaching

• Developing and delivering courses such as core courses in Cell

Biology and electives such as Advanced Cell Biology, Histology,
Development and other Cell Biology courses in the candidate's area
of expertise.

• Contributing to teaching introductory courses to non-majors and

majors.

Research

• Oversees research projects in cellular biosciences including

their design, funding, implementation, and reporting.

• Involves undergraduate and graduate (master's) students in

original independent research in cell biosciences.

Service

• Advises and supports students interested in biomedical

careers.

• Provides service to the department, college, university and

profession.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in cell biology or a related field, conferred by August

16, 2027

• Capability of maintaining a program of scholarly activity in

cell biology.

• Ability to contribute to service responsibilities of program,

college, university and/or profession.

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in university level

biology

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment and ability to motivate, educate and

mentor students from a range of cultural and educational
backgrounds similar to that of Colorado State University-Pueblo, in
major courses and service courses in Biology

• Postdoctoral experience
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching and mentoring

of undergraduates and graduates in biology.

Additional Job Description

Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for
this position.

This position is on-site for the Pueblo Campus.

Salary

$60,708-$71,000

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be
considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which

you meet the qualifications for this position

• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s)

conferred

Early submission of application materials is encouraged.
Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on November 13th, 2026, will
receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin
only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the
position is filled.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Work Location: Unless otherwise stated in the job
announcement, positions at Colorado State University Pueblo are
expected to be performed in person at a University work location.
Any remote or hybrid work arrangements will be explicitly
identified in the position announcement.

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state
university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo
provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction
with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global
economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70
fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health,
Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and
entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community,
creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations,
and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to
the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse
population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the
demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than
25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has
designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides
reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and
rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation
also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant
funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in
the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines
electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business
ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools
internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in
business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board
of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate
engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by
U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing
campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new
general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and
expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly
with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a
more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA
Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain
Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports
and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow
students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits
package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include v arious on-campus event, recreation, and
meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse
city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the
state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the
majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round
climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and
300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts
to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities,
encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along
Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or
skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily
agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and
a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology
industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning
and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all final candidates being considered for
employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to,
criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender
search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended
an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check
prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job
duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references,
with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official
transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of
the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment
begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's
annual security report is available at:
https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University
complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws
regarding employment practices.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide
reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with
disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office
of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu .

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are
required to complete training on policies and procedures
administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title
IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights
Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes:
understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the
Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy
and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination
policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited
under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related
conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact
information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related
conditions. More information is available at: Policies and
Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance &
Title IX (
Policies and Procedures ).