Visiting Assistant Professor: Fuel Technology and Alternative Fuels

Job Title

The Southern Colorado Institute of Transportation Technology (SCITT) is seeking a candidate for a position focused on developing a university curriculum on alternative fuels, creating training materials, delivering instruction, organizing seminars and symposiums, and facilitating hands-on activities for students.

Job Description

The primary duties included in this position may be modified to suit the skills of the applicant and the changing priorities of the Institute. Currently, the position's responsibilities include developing a university curriculum on alternative fuels, creating training materials, delivering instruction, organizing seminars and symposiums, and facilitating hands-on activities for students. The employee will serve as the primary technical representative from SCITT, which recently received an $11.7M grant from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT). This grant supports safety assessments, testing, and workforce development for hydrogen and natural gas-powered rail vehicles, to promote safe, environmentally friendly alternative fuel solutions within the U.S. rail industry. This initiative builds on a previous $8.9M DOT grant to Colorado State University to construct three public hydrogen fueling stations in Fort Collins, Denver, and Pueblo. The employee will be involved in technical, administrative, and outreach activities for both projects and will play a key role in coordinating and compiling project reports and leading workforce development workshops and trainings in different formats. Additionally, they will support the SCITT Director in liaising with USDOT officials, industry partners, and academic collaborators to ensure compliance with project milestones and regulatory standards. This work will involve regular reporting, preparing presentations, and contributing to publications that disseminate project findings to a broader audience. Beyond the technical aspects, the employee will oversee public outreach efforts aimed at raising awareness about hydrogen and alternative fuel technologies. This work includes planning and participating in community events, representing SCITT at conferences, and fostering partnerships with local industries and educational institutions. This position offers a candidate a unique opportunity to take a high-level role in the early development of a transportation institute and valuable experience, especially for those interested in advancing faculty careers to higher levels in the university. This position is funded through May 15, 2030, by two US DOT grants. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed upon satisfactory performance and budgetary approval from the funding agency.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree at position start. Expertise in alternate fuels including Hydrogen and renewable gas energy. A record of scholarly publications.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering background in Bachelor and/or Doctoral level. Experience in teaching or preparing lectures and mentoring students in university level. Experience in a position requiring excellent written and spoken communication skills. Experience working in a team environment as well as in an independent capacity.

Salary

$68,300-$70,000 per academic year

Supplemental Information

Visa sponsorship not available for this position. Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: a letter of intent (cover letter), a current resume or CV, unofficial or official transcripts starting with the Bachelor's degree showing degrees conferred, contact information for three professional references; personal references will not count towards this requirement. Applications submitted without the required attachments/information listed 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. This application page will accept applications until the position is filled; review of applications will begin October 31st, 2025.