Computer Science Instructor, AY26 Open Pool

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Working TitleComputer Science Instructor, AY26 - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500128F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$76,000 to $95,000; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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 33,650 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

The Department of Computer Science has approximately 1200 undergraduate majors (on campus and online) and 190 graduate students in our masters and Ph.D. programs.

The department has experienced a 119% increase in women undergraduate computer science students and a 100% increase in women graduate students, supported by a Northeastern Center for Inclusive Computing best practices grant.

The department’s 26 tenured/tenure-track faculty conduct state-of-the-art research in topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and parallel and scientific computing, and engage in interdisciplinary research across the university.

The Department of Computer Science also has 9 non-tenure track faculty members who assist with the department’s teaching mission and 14 staff members who support the department’s overall teaching and research missions.

More information is available athttps://compsci.colostate.edu.


Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research 1 Institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado – a beautiful city approximately 65 miles north of Denver and situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.Liveability.comhas listed Fort Collins as the “Best place to live in America” in 2022.

Additionally, Fort Collins is in America’s top ten for best performing city, safest for driving and cycling, best place to raise a family, and No. 1 in the country for reducing harmful emissions.

Enhanced by relationships with CSU , Fort Collins has become a thriving center for high-tech as well as world-class outdoor recreational opportunities, courtesy of the Rocky Mountains.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research

% Teaching100

% Service

% Administration

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary
The Department of Computer Science at CSU seeks an instructor to teach 100-, 200- and 300-level computer science courses during the 2025-2026 academic year.

The position’s normal workload is teaching up to 3 established courses per semester.

The instructor is expected to adapt course materials to best fit their teaching style without altering core content.

A detailed description of the department’s courses is available athttps://compsci.colostate.edu.

The instructor will lecture, conduct office hours, administer exams and quizzes, develop assignments, and establish and apply grading rubrics (either directly grading or with the help of undergraduate teaching assistants (UTAs) that the instructor supervises).

This is a non-tenure track position and an annual appointment, which may be renewed based on performance and projected course demand.

Instructors must hold a Masters of Science degree (or higher) in computer science or a closely related field by the start of the assignment.

A detailed description of the department’s research and teaching programs is available on the department website(https://compsci.colostate.edu).

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

Required Job Qualifications

+ Masters of Science degree in computer science or closely related field (e.g. Data Science, Data Analytics, Science Education or Philosophy) by start of employment.


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience teaching large sections of a variety of computer science courses.

+ Experience teaching students of all backgrounds.

+ Ph.D. in computer science and/or industrial experience.


Special Instructions to Applicants
Instructor open pool positions are temporary assignments.

Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or continued funding availability.

Please submit the following to apply:

+ Cover letter stating your interest in employment.

+ Current curriculum vitae detailing relevant teaching experience.

+ Statement of teaching philosophy.

+ 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.


All applications must be submitted through the CSU jobs portal website.

The department cannot accept application documents through email and incomplete applications will not be considered.

The open pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time all applicants wishing to remain in the open pool after 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 ContactBruce Draper, Bruce.Draper@colostate.edu


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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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