Assistant Professor in Stream Fish Ecology

Position Location: Fort Collins, CO

Posting Number: 202500330F

Proposed Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 (9 Month Appointment)

Tenure/Tenure Track? Yes

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/30/2025

Position Summary:

Stream fishes are among the most imperiled vertebrates, and lotic ecosystems face growing challenges related to water use, land-use change, nonnative species, disturbance, changing climate, and expanding human populations. To address these challenges, we seek candidates who can develop a locally to internationally recognized multidisciplinary research program addressing the complexities of sustaining stream fishes and their ecosystems. Candidates will also be expected to deliver excellent undergraduate courses for students in all three concentrations of the major in https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb/ https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb/  

Required Job Qualifications:

• An earned Ph.D. in Freshwater Science, Biology, Ecology, Fish and Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology or a related field by time of appointment
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strong externally-funded research program
• Research focus in stream fish ecology, conservation, and management
• Must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CSU will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Record of scholarly publication
• Demonstrated excellence and interest in University teaching and student mentoring
• Ability to communicate scientific knowledge and collaborate with practitioners, managers, policy makers, and the public
• Experience working collaboratively and across disciplines and agencies including state and federal agencies, and non-government organizations

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than 11/30/2025 for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials.

A complete application consists of: 

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• References – please include in your application names and contact information for three professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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.

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. 

Essential Duties:

Research and scholarly activity

• Establish an internationally recognized program of externally funded research and scholarly activity, including support for graduate students and mentoring of undergraduate students.

Teaching

• Teach an undergraduate course in fish conservation (FW 400) and other undergraduate or graduate course(s) based on Departmental needs and area of expertise.

Service and Outreach

• Participate in professional and university service and outreach activities.