Professor and Department Chair
Colorado State University
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleProfessor and Department Chair
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number202400305F
Proposed Annual Salary Range$200,000 - $235,000
Employee Benefits
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Position TypeFaculty
Work Hours/Week40
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The department currently comprises 19 faculty including 14 tenure track and 5 non-tenure track faculty and instructors, over 100 graduate students in our MS, MAS , and PhD graduate programs, and five staff members and has a network of faculty affiliates at nearby research agencies (National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among others).
The department has a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Two undergraduate programs are offered – a BS in Statistics and a BS in Data Science. The BS in Data Science is administered jointly with the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science in the College of Natural Sciences. The department offers three on-campus graduate programs encompassing more than 60 students: a MS and PhD in Statistics and a Masters of Applied Statistics ( MAS ). The MAS program is offered online, as well, with a total of 55 online students. Several certificate programs provide service teaching at the graduate level.
Our faculty members have a wide range of expertise and are involved in various interdisciplinary graduate training and research activities. Internal and external consulting activities of the department are supported through the Graybill Statistical Laboratory. Further information about the department and position is available on our webpagehttps://statistics.colostate.edu/. (https://statistics.colostate.edu/.%20) Fort Collins, located one hour north of Denver in a beautiful location along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, offers abundant recreational and cultural opportunities.
Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes
% Research35
% Teaching15
% Service0
% Administration50
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/09/2024
Number of Vacancies1
Desired Start Date08/01/2025
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department Chair serves as chief administrative and academic officer of the department and is appointed by the Dean of Natural Sciences. The Chair is expected to provide visionary leadership for 19 faculty members, including 14 tenure track and 5 non-tenure track faculty and instructors, conducive to excellence in research, teaching, and outreach.
As chief representative of the department, the Chair is expected to be an individual of demonstrated scholarship, actively engaged in research, who effectively represents the department to the University and the Statistics community at large.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
+ The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in a relevant discipline and
+ Should hold a position of Professor with tenure or have academic accomplishments that merit appointment at that rank.
Preferred Job Qualifications
+ Potential for visionary leadership, including the ability to craft and articulate an inclusive, inspirational, and holistic strategy for the future of the Department.
+ Administrative experience in an academic setting, such as (but not limited to) chair or head of department or division, associate chair, or program director.
+ Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion.
+ Outstanding communication skills, including interpersonal, writing, presentation, and listening.
+ Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
+ Demonstrated excellence in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
+ Track record of success in receiving competitively-awarded internal and/or external research funding.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications of the position; current curriculum vitae; statement of leadership philosophy (uploaded in the “other” slot); and three professional references. The statement of leadership should address topics such as (but not limited to) vision for the department; approaches to communication, personnel management, and fiscal management; approaches to engagement within the department and outreach/collaboration within the larger university community. References will be contacted for letters only for semifinalists. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Applications of semifinalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Statistics. Application materials can be uploaded athttps://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/152329.
Applications completed byMonday, December 9th, 2024will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled.
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 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
Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.
Search ContactKarena Alons, karena.alons@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryAdministration
Duty/Responsibility
+ With the aid of appropriate departmental committees, the Chair institutes recommendations for appointments, promotion, contract renewal, tenure, salary increases, and dismissals; manages the departmental budget and the distance education program; and is the liaison between the department and the university administration.
Percentage Of Time50
Job Duty CategoryInstruction and Advising
Duty/Responsibility
+ Limited teaching assignments.
+ Communicates with students about their concerns.
Percentage Of Time15
Job Duty CategoryResearch and Scholarship
Duty/Responsibility
+ The Chair is expected to be an individual of demonstrated scholarship, actively engaged in research, who effectively represents the department to the University and the Statistics community at large.
Percentage Of Time35
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ Curriculum Vitae
+ Other
Optional Documents
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