Assistant System Dynamics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Position Summary:

This search seeks candidates with expertise inmodel-based systems engineering (MBSE), systems architecture, and the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), along with other areas of interest to the SE Department such as: Modeling and Simulation, Systems Science, Systems Thinking, System Dynamics, Foundations of Systems Engineering, Requirements Engineering, and AI4SE/SE4AI.

Course teaching opportunities associated with this position will primarily support the Department's model-based systems engineering (MBSE) curriculum(https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/courses/). Current courses relevant to this position may include, but are not limited to: SYSE 567 Systems Engineering Architecture, SYSE 667 Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering, SYSE 532 Dynamics of Complex Systems, SYSE 530 Overview of Systems Engineering Processes, SYSE 602 Systems Requirements Engineering, and MECH 513 Simulation Modeling and Experimentation.Candidates also have the opportunity to develop new courses aligned with the Department's needs.

This position also supports research activities, advising students,participatingin committees, etc. in alignment with the position's research and service percentages.

Full Consideration Date:

Friday, 7/31/2026, 11:59pm (MT)

Signing Bonus: none

Link to department website:https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se/

Essential Job Duties:

• Teach Graduate level Systems Engineering courses. Current courses relevant to this position may include, but are not limited to: SYSE 567 Systems Engineering Architecture, SYSE 667 Advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering, SYSE 532 Dynamics of Complex Systems, SYSE 530 Overview of Systems Engineering Processes, SYSE 602 Systems Requirements Engineering, and MECH 513 Simulation Modeling and Experimentation.
• Advise Systems Engineering Graduate Students.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Supervision: none
Minimum Qualifications:

• Aterminaldegree (Ph.D., D. Sc., D. Eng.)inanengineering discipline or a closely related field is requiredbythestart oftheappointment.
• Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)expertise.
• Systems-centric teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates shouldexhibitthe ability and enthusiasm to teach distance education and conventional courses in the curriculum of the Systems Engineering Department.
• Candidates should have experience with university-focused curriculum development, teaching, and assessmentpractices.
• Candidates should have industry and applied research experience.
• Candidates should have experience with CATIA Magic tools (Magic Systems of Systems Architect, Cameo Systems Modeler,MagicDraw).
• Candidates should be able to attend courses and other events at the CSU main campus on a regular basis.
• Candidates shoulddemonstratea personal and professional commitment to CSU's Principles of Community, asdemonstratedby involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, and service to the profession.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter(maximumtwo pages) -Clearlydemonstrateshow the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
• CurriculumVitae- Comprehensive summary of the candidate's academic background, professional experience, and accomplishments.
• Teaching andAdvisingStatement(maximumtwopages) - Describes teaching and educational interests and/or philosophy, including plans to develop and deliver educational materials, attract and mentor students, and engage the broader community.
• ResearchStatement(maximumtwo pages)-Describes research interests, scholarly direction, and potential contributions to the department.
• Land-Grant Mission and Principles of Community Statement(maximumone page) -In alignment with the land-grant mission of access and success and CSU principles of community(https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/principles-of-communityThe candidate shoulddescribehow their professional activities, in teaching, research, and/or service,align with and advance the land-grant missionand embody the CSU Principles of Community. The purpose of the statement is toidentifycandidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that will advancetheinstitution'sland-grantmission.
  

Salary Range$100,000-$125,000Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

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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,CSUconducts 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

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