Instructor/Assistant Professor Open Pool 2025 2026

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Working TitleInstructor/Assistant Professor - Open Pool - 2025-2026

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500124F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000-$65,000

Employee Benefits
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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 mission of the Department of Mathematics is A) to maintain an outstanding program of research in pure and applied mathematics, B) to maintain high quality undergraduate and graduate programs in mathematics, C) to offer service courses for the other Departments of the University, and D) to serve the University and the state with outreach programs.

The Department has around 150 undergraduate majors and 75 graduate students, with currently 30 tenure-track faculty along with 13 non-tenure track faculty.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research0%

% Teaching100%

% Service0%

% Administration0%

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 Mathematics seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in a non-tenure track, temporary adjunct teaching assignment.

A research component is not required.

Applications will be reviewed when a vacancy occurs.

Instructors must hold a M.S. degree in Mathematics or closely related area and are typically hired on a semester bases or for 9-months or more, and can be either part-time or full-time depending on departmental instructor need, student enrollment numbers, and funding.

Assistant Professor appointments must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related area and are typically hired for 9-month period or more, and can be either part-time or full-time, depending on departmental instructor need, student enrollment numbers, and funding.

Adjunct faculty will be 100% teaching, with no expectation of conducting research or service.

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

Required Job Qualifications

+ Instructor requirements: M.S. in Mathematics or closely related areas and 2 years previous university teaching experience.


OR

+ Non-tenure track Assistant Professor requirements: Ph.D. in Mathematics or closely related areas and 3 years previous university teaching experience.

+ Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Mathematics will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience teaching a wide variety of lower division (100-300 level) undergraduate mathematics courses which may include pre-calculus courses and any of the calculus series courses.

+ Experience preparing and presenting lessons as outlined in the course syllabus, as well as manage homework assignments, exams, and communications.

+ Experience with pedagogy in teaching, using labs, flipped classrooms, smart technologies, and inquiry based learning methods.

+ Experience teaching large sections (greater than 75 students) in a variety of calculus classes and above.

+ Experience coordinating large mathematics service courses in the calculus series and above.


Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae that details relevant research and/or teaching experience, a statement of teaching interest, and the names and contact information for 3 references (in order to obtain reference letters).

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.


A statement of research interest is optional.

Although three reference letters are preferred, a minimum of two reference letters must be uploaded in order to receive full consideration.

Upon application submission, references will be immediately contacted via e-mail requesting that letters of recommendation be uploaded to the system via a unique Reference Portal link.

No application materials sent by email or USPS will be considered.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.

The department of Mathematics will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Applications will be reviewed when a vacancy occurs.

Please indicate in your application materials your interest in being considered for Instructor assignment openings and or/non-tenure-track Assistant Professor assignment openings.

The pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time all applicants wishing to remain in the pool 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.

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 ContactKarena Alons, karena.alons@colostate.edu


Essential Duties


Job Duty CategoryInstructor

Duty/Responsibility
Teach a breadth of undergraduate mathematics courses.

+ Prepare and present lessons as outlined in the course syllabi.

+ Hold weekly office hours available to all students.

+ Participate in group reviews prior to all exams.

+ Administer and grade course exams up to 4 times per semester.


Percentage Of Time80%


Job Duty CategoryCourse Management

Duty/Responsibility
Attend course coordinator meetings.

+ Efficient and professional use of Content Management System (currently Canvas).

+ Efficient and professional management of communications with all enrolled students.

+ Follow SDC guidelines for qualified students.

+ Turn in grade and syllabus to front office undergraduate coordinator at the conclusion of the semester.


Percentage Of Time20%



References Requested

References Requested


Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3


Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

+ Statement of Teaching Interests

Optional Documents

+ Statement of Research Interests

Required Skill Profession

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