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.
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