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Working TitleAdjunct Instructor, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability - Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number202500328F
Proposed Annual Salary Range$46,000 - $55,000
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Position TypeFaculty
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Description of Work Unit
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.
Ecosystem Science and Sustainability ( ESS ) is an academic department within the Warner College of Natural Resources.
The mission of ESS is to advance understanding, develop and share insight, and provide leadership for decision makers at the forefront of local, regional and global sustainability challenges.
Department faculty use state-of-the-art technologies and approaches to provide quality education to future scientists, educators and decision makers, conduct cutting edge interdisciplinary research, and deliver culturally relevant outreach programs that empower our students and the general public locally, nationally, and internationally.
The department delivers two undergraduate majors (BS in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability; BS in Watershed Science and Sustainability), one undergraduate minor (Watershed Science), five graduate degrees (MS & PhD in Ecosystem Sustainability; MS & PhD in Watershed Science; Professional Science Masters in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability) and two graduate certificates (Carbon Management; Water Resources).
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% Research
% Teaching100
% Service
% Administration
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
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Position Summary
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the ESS Department.
Instructors may teach in person or online courses in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollment.
Detailed descriptions of the department and its faculty, programs, and courses are available on the webpage: https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/ess/.
Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
+ Master’s degree in relevant field or a combination bachelor’s degree, certification in a field directly related to teaching assignments.
+ Teaching experience in a course related to Ecosystem Science, Sustainability, and/or Water Resource Management
Preferred Job Qualifications
+ Expertise, experience, and knowledge of the course content
+ Professional Experience in a field related to Ecosystem Science, Sustainability, and/or Water Resource Management
+ Experience, Proficiency, or Capacity to use technology tools and learning management systems
+ Strong written communication skills are essential for conveying complex ideas to students
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application consists of:
+ Cover letter
+ CV
+ Names and contact information for four references.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
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.
This pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time the pool will expire.
Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
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.
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.
EEO
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.
Search ContactRich Conant (Rich.Conant@colostate.edu)
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