What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow - Computer Information Systems - Open Pool position at Colorado State University?
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title
Postdoctoral FellowComputer Information SystemsOpen Pool
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position is fully in-office / in-person
Research Professional Position
Posting Number
202500262AP
Position Type
Admin Professional / Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours / Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range
59,000-$60,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
08 / 16 / 2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on
06 / 30 / 2025
Description of Work Unit
CSU is a land-grant institution located in Fort Collins with a student body exceeding 34,000 students, 7,000 employees, and, as a Carnegie 1 Research Institution. Faculty at CSU are among the best in their fields and combine classroom learning with experiential learning. CSU is recognized as a leader in student success and supports the holistic student experience, integrating the health and well-being of students into major initiatives. Our tradition of providing a high-quality, affordable higher education to all who have the desire and ability to achieve it runs deep. CSU remains the "university of choice" for Colorado residents. CSU was also recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine's "America's Best Employers by State!"
The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB-accredited business school with the mission of using Business for a Better World (B4BW). This mission is centered on access, excellence, and impact to transform lives and make the world a better place. We are dedicated to upholding and championing CSU's Principles of Community - Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice - as we believe these create an environment where ideas and each member of our community can thrive.
The Department of Computer Information Systems has twelve full-time faculty and is one of five departments in the College of Business. The Department, founded in 1964, was one of the first CIS Departments in the country. Together, the Department and College provide excellent support for research including summer research programs and a dedicated lab for behavioral research.
The College of Business at Colorado State University enrolls more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in on-campus and online programs. The CIS department has approximately 170 undergraduate students enrolled in its Computer Information Systems concentration. The College was among the first to offer an AACSB accredited distance MBA degree. That program streams lectures of an on-campus cohort to about 900 off-campus students. The CIS department has approximately 230 students enrolled in its Master of Computer Information Systems program and provides the program to online learners using this same "lecture capture" delivery model. The program has consistently been ranked as one of the top 20 information systems programs in the nation.
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Position Summary
The Department of Computer Information Systems in the College of Business may hire postdoctoral fellows from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are made by the Department Chair. The post-doc will typically teach 2 classes per academic year for the duration of the position.
A post-doctoral fellow will conduct research in collaboration with the CIS faculty leading to scholarly publications in leading academic journals along with teaching undergraduate and / or graduate courses in information systems. They will also be expected to advance the Department's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
The College of Business (COB) has prioritized impactful, informative research addressing the intersections between business, society, and the environment. It also values excellence, as reflected in rigorous research published in top disciplinary journals. We expect the postdoctoral fellow to contribute to the mission of the COB by producing impactful research in collaboration with the Department's faculty.
The Department of Computer Information Systems in the College of Business at Colorado State University invites applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellow position. Postdoctoral fellows may be hired for fall or spring term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are normally made during the late spring and throughout the summer for fall semester and during fall semester for spring semester.
Required Job Qualifications
Preferred Job Qualifications
have strong expertise in quantitative and / or qualitative research methods, with the ability to translate the results of empirical analysis in novel and urgent areas,
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Conduct and Publish Research
Duty / Responsibility
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Category
Teaching
Duty / Responsibility
Percentage Of Time
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department of Computer Information Systems, College of Business, Postdoctoral Fellow Open Pool.
An applicant packet will consist of :
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.
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.
Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2025 to https : / / jobs.colostate.edu / postings / 157468 . Applicants wishing to remain under consideration after that date must reapply on July 1, 2025.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact
Leo Vijayasarathy, leo.vijayasarathy@colostate.edu
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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.
Salary : $59,000 - $60,000
