Assistant Professor

The Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences seeks applicants for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position. The Assistant Professor is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and provide service to the university and profession. The role will demonstrate a commitment to CSU’s mission through teaching, research, and/or service.

This position will contribute to teaching in the toxicology graduate program, including possible course development within the faculty member's area of expertise. Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected in experiential learning opportunities.

This position will be expected to develop an independent and sustainable program of scholarly research related to the cellular and molecular mechanisms of toxic effects of pharmaceutical and/or environmental exposures. This will complement the existing expertise in neurotoxicology, fornsic and analytical toxicology, cellular and molecular toxicology, cancer biology, radiation biology, epidemiology and environmental health. Collaborations with investigators across the university will be encouraged.

This position will serve on departmental, college, and/or university committees; participate in professional organizations relating to discipline interests; and engage in the advancement of toxicological sciences in a variety of outreach capacities.

Essential Job Duties:

• Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including course and curriculum development. (40%)

• Conduct and publish research, pursue external funding, and contribute to scholarly advancement in the field. (50%)

• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission. (10%)

• Other related duties
  
  
  Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the relevant discipline

• Evidence of research productivity or strong potential to establish a sustainable scholarly program (e.g., publications, presentations, grant activity).

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:

• Background and knowledge adequate to teach more than one of the core courses in the graduate Toxicology curriculum (Fundamentals of Toxicology, Metabolism and Disposition of Toxic Agents, Toxicological Mechanisms, Toxicological Pathology)

• Background and knowledge adequate to teach in elective toxicology courses (Risk Assessment, Environmental Toxicology, One Health Toxicology)

• Clearly articulated plans for obtaining funding for toxicology research

• Publication record or other evidence of direct involvement in research related to toxicology.

Full Consideration Date: July 27th, 2026
For full consideration, all materials must be submitted in Workday no later than 12:00 a.m. Mountain Time, July 27, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by date of hire. Visa sponsorship may not be available.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter with a statement of professional goals addressing teaching and research interests as applicable. Note: Please create one file of all application materials to upload. Materials cannot be uploaded separately. References will be requested for finalists at a later date and will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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 of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences (ERHS) houses academic, research and clinical programs that address the promotion of human and animal health. The mission of the department is to deliver excellent education in environmental and radiological health to prepare students to contribute to society; to conduct state of the art research in human and animal health focusing on environmental exposures and clinical applications; and to promote excellence in outreach and service to the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and globally through information transfer, research, continuing education and technical assistance. ERHS is unique in its multifactorial approach to disease that involves chemical, physical, and biological factors. ERHS provides undergraduate and graduate programs leading to BS, MS and PhD degrees. The Department has a strong tradition in occupational and environmental health, epidemiology, occupational ergonomics and safety, industrial hygiene, toxicology and health physics. Research and collaboration opportunities exist throughout the Department, the University, and at the Center for Work, Health & the Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health.

Colorado State University, with an enrollment of over 30,000 students, is located in Fort Collins at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Less than an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, Fort Collins is a city of 170,000 with an excellent school system, an expansive park and natural area program with extensive biking, hiking and walking trails, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Fort Collins is often rated as one of the “Best Places to Live” in the United States. Fort Collins has exceptional and abundant outdoor and cultural activities, and the cities of Boulder and Denver are within an hour drive. More information about Fort Collins and Colorado State University can be obtained here: