Adjunct Instructor Open Pool

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Posting Detail Information


Working TitleAdjunct Instructor - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400370F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$46,000 - $55,000

Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.

With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.


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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

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.

The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources is dedicated to the education and involvement of diverse publics in natural resource decisions.

HDNR has more than 90 years of collaborative research in parks and protected areas and contributes to informed decision making while conveying a broad based understanding of the ways humans value, use and depend on the natural environment.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research0%

% Teaching100%

% Service0%

% Administration0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/20/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary
An instructor position is available to teach courses in HDNR .

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

+ PhD in conservation social sciences or human dimensions of natural resources


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Theoretical expertise in one or more social science disciplines

+ Experience teaching or assisting in undergraduate courses


Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter outlining your specific area(s) of expertise, curriculum vitae or resume and the names and contact information of three professional references.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of 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 11/20/2025.

Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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 ContactSabrina Broderick, sabrina.broderick@colostate.edu


Essential Duties



References Requested

References Requested


Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3


Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

Optional Documents

Required Skill Profession

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