Insect Systematist- Assistant Or Associate Professor
- Full-Time
- Fort Collins, CO
- Colorado State University
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Posting Number 202200019F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $85,000 to $95,000 plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit The Department of Agricultural Biology is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds. The Department encompasses the disciplines of entomology, plant pathology, and weed science – thus providing unique opportunities to address critical issues that cut across disciplines. Agricultural Biology focuses its teaching, research and outreach missions in four program areas: 1) Genomics and Molecular Biology, 2) Ecology and Biodiversity, 3) Biology and Management of Invasive Species, and 4) Integrated Pest Management. Being interdisciplinary in nature, Agricultural Biology values cooperative and collaborative efforts with departmental teams, other research teams in the University, public stakeholders (e.g., public land agencies, crop grower associations, private landowners), and industry partners. The C. P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity houses more than four and a half million specimens and has excellent representation of most orders of insects, especially Rocky Mountain species, but also southwestern species. The collection houses holdings of national importance in the aquatic insect orders, Lepidoptera, Diptera, and Hymenoptera. The associated Bruner Family Library contains important systematic literature. Research, undergraduate and graduate training, and outreach activities are prominent among museum-related activities. As a land grant University and as nationally recognized innovators, we are committed to the foundational principles of diversity and inclusion. We recognize that our institutional success depends on how well we welcome, value, and affirm all members of the Colorado State community and how we represent diverse perspectives in our teaching, research, and service throughout all disciplines. Diversity and inclusion resources at CSU include The Institute for Learning and Teaching (tilt.colostate.edu), Principles of Community (inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community), and the Office of Inclusive Excellence (inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu). Colorado State University is a land-grant Carnegie Class Doctoral/Research-Extensive University. In the last decade, CSU has produced record enrollment, built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success; record fundraising far outpacing ambitious goals; groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty; a campus revitalized by a transformational building campaign; and, perhaps most important, an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent. CSU is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is situated on nearly 5,000 acres of land, including the main campus, a foothills campus, the Agricultural Research Development & Education Center (ARDEC), and a mountain campus. Read more about the university at the CSU Undergraduate Admissions Page at http://admissions.colostate.edu. Fort Collins is located next to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains about 65 miles north of Denver, nestled along the Cache La Poudre River, the first river in Colorado to be designated a National “Wild and Scenic River.” Fort Collins has a population of over 165,000 and is ranked among the most educated and healthiest cities in the nation. This ranking reflects the highly educated workforce, drawn to Fort Collins by the strong academic environment and the clean and sustainable industries that thrive in the community. The city of Fort Collins is consistently ranked as one of the “Best Places to Live in America,” with nearly 50 similar designations from numerous magazines and polls since 2005 (see: http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/fcfacts.php). A 2010 Gallup Poll ranked Fort Collins as the third best city in the nation for overall well-being. The city of Fort Collins boasts an outstanding public school system and a multitude of cultural activities, including a center for performing arts, a symphony orchestra, repertory theaters, choral society, and a dance company. The historic Old Town district of Fort Collins hosts live music and thriving local dining scene throughout the year. The city maintains several indoor pools, indoor soccer fields, ice arenas, over 600 acres of parks, 30,000 acres of natural areas, and over 20 miles of pedestrian, biking, and hiking trails.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 50
% Teaching 20
% Service 30
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/04/2022
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary The Arthropod Systematist and Director of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity will develop an externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized research program on the biology, systematics, biodiversity and/or conservation of arthropods including taxa important to Colorado’s natural and managed ecosystems. This is a 9-month tenure-track position. We are particularly interested in scientists that can address questions of the biodiversity impacts of global climate and land-use change. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department’s teaching mission through teaching Advanced Insect Evolution and Classification and contribute to other courses that fulfill department needs. As Director of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity, the person will direct curation of the collection, obtain funds to support museum activities, and facilitate the use of the collection by other researchers and the public.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Preferred Job Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please apply by March 4, 2022. The preferred start date is August, 2022. Interested individuals must submit the following application materials on-line (1) a cover letter addressing required and preferred job qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement that describes your research background and vision for the position (two pages maximum), (4) a statement that describes your commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence (one page maximum); (5) a statement of teaching experience and vision to teach Advanced Insect Evolution and Classification to a diverse student population (two pages maximum); (6) a list of three professional references whom we may contact at a future date for a letter of reference. References will not be contacted without prior notification to a candidate. Transcripts may be requested at the finalist stage for degree verification. Interested candidates may contact the Search Committee Chair Andrew Norton (andrew.norton@colostate.edu) for questions about the search process.
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. 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. The Office of Equal Opportunity 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 the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Diversity Statement Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.
Search Contact andrew.norton@colostate.edu
Essential Duties Job Duty Category Teaching
Duty/Responsibility Teach Advanced Insect Evolution and Classification at the graduate level and contribute to other department teaching needs at the graduate and/or undergraduate level. Mentor and train graduate students in the Department’s Masters and PhD programs. The faculty member is expected to use innovative teaching and mentoring strategies to engage students in the learning process so as to contribute to the Department’s and University’s teaching and learning goals.
Percentage Of Time 20
Job Duty Category Service
Duty/Responsibility Service to department, college, campus or scientific societies. Direct the activities of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity. Administer and coordinate loans of museum specimens and facilitate use of the collection by other researchers and the public. Oversee museum volunteer and outreach activities. Engage in development activities to support the C.P Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity
Percentage Of Time 30
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility Generate new knowledge on arthropod systematics, diversity and/or conservation preferably including taxa relevant to Colorado’s natural and managed ecosystems.
Obtain extramural funding to support the faculty member’s research program. The faculty member will use appropriate laboratory, field and/or analysis techniques to advance our understanding of arthropod evolutionary relationships, biodiversity of conservation biology.
The knowledge generated will contribute to broader efforts to enhance the sustainability of natural and applied ecosystems in Colorado, the nation and globally.
Percentage Of Time 50
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Posting Number 202200019F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $85,000 to $95,000 plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit The Department of Agricultural Biology is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds. The Department encompasses the disciplines of entomology, plant pathology, and weed science – thus providing unique opportunities to address critical issues that cut across disciplines. Agricultural Biology focuses its teaching, research and outreach missions in four program areas: 1) Genomics and Molecular Biology, 2) Ecology and Biodiversity, 3) Biology and Management of Invasive Species, and 4) Integrated Pest Management. Being interdisciplinary in nature, Agricultural Biology values cooperative and collaborative efforts with departmental teams, other research teams in the University, public stakeholders (e.g., public land agencies, crop grower associations, private landowners), and industry partners. The C. P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity houses more than four and a half million specimens and has excellent representation of most orders of insects, especially Rocky Mountain species, but also southwestern species. The collection houses holdings of national importance in the aquatic insect orders, Lepidoptera, Diptera, and Hymenoptera. The associated Bruner Family Library contains important systematic literature. Research, undergraduate and graduate training, and outreach activities are prominent among museum-related activities. As a land grant University and as nationally recognized innovators, we are committed to the foundational principles of diversity and inclusion. We recognize that our institutional success depends on how well we welcome, value, and affirm all members of the Colorado State community and how we represent diverse perspectives in our teaching, research, and service throughout all disciplines. Diversity and inclusion resources at CSU include The Institute for Learning and Teaching (tilt.colostate.edu), Principles of Community (inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community), and the Office of Inclusive Excellence (inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu). Colorado State University is a land-grant Carnegie Class Doctoral/Research-Extensive University. In the last decade, CSU has produced record enrollment, built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success; record fundraising far outpacing ambitious goals; groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty; a campus revitalized by a transformational building campaign; and, perhaps most important, an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent. CSU is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is situated on nearly 5,000 acres of land, including the main campus, a foothills campus, the Agricultural Research Development & Education Center (ARDEC), and a mountain campus. Read more about the university at the CSU Undergraduate Admissions Page at http://admissions.colostate.edu. Fort Collins is located next to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains about 65 miles north of Denver, nestled along the Cache La Poudre River, the first river in Colorado to be designated a National “Wild and Scenic River.” Fort Collins has a population of over 165,000 and is ranked among the most educated and healthiest cities in the nation. This ranking reflects the highly educated workforce, drawn to Fort Collins by the strong academic environment and the clean and sustainable industries that thrive in the community. The city of Fort Collins is consistently ranked as one of the “Best Places to Live in America,” with nearly 50 similar designations from numerous magazines and polls since 2005 (see: http://www.fcgov.com/visitor/fcfacts.php). A 2010 Gallup Poll ranked Fort Collins as the third best city in the nation for overall well-being. The city of Fort Collins boasts an outstanding public school system and a multitude of cultural activities, including a center for performing arts, a symphony orchestra, repertory theaters, choral society, and a dance company. The historic Old Town district of Fort Collins hosts live music and thriving local dining scene throughout the year. The city maintains several indoor pools, indoor soccer fields, ice arenas, over 600 acres of parks, 30,000 acres of natural areas, and over 20 miles of pedestrian, biking, and hiking trails.
Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes
% Research 50
% Teaching 20
% Service 30
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/04/2022
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary The Arthropod Systematist and Director of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity will develop an externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized research program on the biology, systematics, biodiversity and/or conservation of arthropods including taxa important to Colorado’s natural and managed ecosystems. This is a 9-month tenure-track position. We are particularly interested in scientists that can address questions of the biodiversity impacts of global climate and land-use change. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department’s teaching mission through teaching Advanced Insect Evolution and Classification and contribute to other courses that fulfill department needs. As Director of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity, the person will direct curation of the collection, obtain funds to support museum activities, and facilitate the use of the collection by other researchers and the public.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
- PhD in Entomology or related discipline
- Post-doctoral experience in Entomology or related discipline.
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level
- Strong publication record in arthropod systematics, biology, conservation, diversity, natural history, or museum sciences.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Academic training in arthropod systematics, biodiversity, or conservation.
- Experience as primary instructor at the graduate or undergraduate level
- Demonstrated record of using innovative approaches in systematics
- Demonstrated record of obtaining extramural research funding
- Experience managing natural history collections
- Successful training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
- Record of collaborative research
Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please apply by March 4, 2022. The preferred start date is August, 2022. Interested individuals must submit the following application materials on-line (1) a cover letter addressing required and preferred job qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement that describes your research background and vision for the position (two pages maximum), (4) a statement that describes your commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence (one page maximum); (5) a statement of teaching experience and vision to teach Advanced Insect Evolution and Classification to a diverse student population (two pages maximum); (6) a list of three professional references whom we may contact at a future date for a letter of reference. References will not be contacted without prior notification to a candidate. Transcripts may be requested at the finalist stage for degree verification. Interested candidates may contact the Search Committee Chair Andrew Norton (andrew.norton@colostate.edu) for questions about the search process.
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. 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. The Office of Equal Opportunity 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 the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Diversity Statement Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.
Search Contact andrew.norton@colostate.edu
Essential Duties Job Duty Category Teaching
Duty/Responsibility Teach Advanced Insect Evolution and Classification at the graduate level and contribute to other department teaching needs at the graduate and/or undergraduate level. Mentor and train graduate students in the Department’s Masters and PhD programs. The faculty member is expected to use innovative teaching and mentoring strategies to engage students in the learning process so as to contribute to the Department’s and University’s teaching and learning goals.
Percentage Of Time 20
Job Duty Category Service
Duty/Responsibility Service to department, college, campus or scientific societies. Direct the activities of the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity. Administer and coordinate loans of museum specimens and facilitate use of the collection by other researchers and the public. Oversee museum volunteer and outreach activities. Engage in development activities to support the C.P Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity
Percentage Of Time 30
Job Duty Category Research
Duty/Responsibility Generate new knowledge on arthropod systematics, diversity and/or conservation preferably including taxa relevant to Colorado’s natural and managed ecosystems.
Obtain extramural funding to support the faculty member’s research program. The faculty member will use appropriate laboratory, field and/or analysis techniques to advance our understanding of arthropod evolutionary relationships, biodiversity of conservation biology.
The knowledge generated will contribute to broader efforts to enhance the sustainability of natural and applied ecosystems in Colorado, the nation and globally.
Percentage Of Time 50