Lecturer of Biology
Lecturer of Biology
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$ 49800 - 57200
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Department Information
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 provide bachelors degrees in Biology and Wildlife and a masters degree in Biology. Additionally the department offers many service courses to other programs on campus who offer degrees in Exercise Science Nursing and Health Sciences. The Department of Biology has eight tenured faculty a senior lecturer two adjunct instructors and several graduate teaching assistants. Facilities include updated classrooms an impressive set of shared research instrumentation and a modern Anatomy and Physiology suite that features Anatomage dissecting tables.
The Biology Department is part of the STEM college 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.Description of Job
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology to Nursing Health Sciences Exercise Sciences Biology major and minor and other students. In addition this position includes responsibility for mentoring graduate teaching assistants and tutors for these courses. This position involves working in a collaborative group to develop and deliver these courses under the leadership of tenured faculty. Use of the Anatomage digital dissecting table is required (training available) and participation in department college and university service activities is expected.
Primary Duties
Delivery of Human Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratory courses including preparing and presenting lecture and laboratory materials administering appropriate tests; evaluating student outcomes; selecting and ordering texts; preparing administering and grading assignments; and assigning final grades. It will also include coordinating mentoring and training of laboratory teaching assistants and tutors and participating in curriculum development and program modifications when appropriate.
Contributing to student growth and development through advising and career guidance. This requires the faculty member to establish post and communicate to students at least five regularly scheduled office hours weekly. Participating in department meetings and workshops. Participating in campus meetings university functions and other duties as assigned. Participating in outreach events including tours and demonstrations of the Anatomy and Physiology facilities.
Ancillary Duties
Maintaining a program of professional development through attending or participating in professional conferences and workshops or through research
Salary Range
$49800 to $57200Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorshipMinimum Qualifications
- M.S. In Biology or related field
- Strong background in Human Anatomy and Physiology.
- Strong communication skills
- Strong collegial and collaborative skills
- Previous college-level teaching experience
- Previous experience advising and mentoring undergraduate students
- Ph.D. in Biology or related field
- Ability to contribute to service and outreach responsibilities of program college university and profession
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the online application system.No other format of application materials will be accepted.
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
- a current resume or CV
- unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
- three professional references either within the application or as an attachment (please note: personal references do not count towards this requirement).
Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin 8am (MST) on Friday August 15 2025 and will continue until position fills. Those who apply by 8am (MST) August 15th will receive full consideration.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4000 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 nations top 100 byU.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 lnsurance
- 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 various 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 100000 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 Pueblos 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 Universitys annual security report is available at: 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.
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 CRCs 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).
Employment Type
Full-Time
