Non Tenure Track Instructors and Assistant Professors Open Pool

Job description

Posting Detail Information


Working TitleNon-Tenure Track Instructors and Assistant Professors- Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number202500154F

Proposed Annual Salary RangePer Class Rate (full-time equivalent $50,000-$65,000)

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.

+ Review our detailed benefits information here.

(https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

+ Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .

+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !


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.

Our mission is to generate, disseminate, and apply knowledge about human development across the lifespan, in the context of family, culture, and society.

Our goal is to use this knowledge to help resolve societal and developmental challenges faced by children, families, and our aging population, and to promote optimal development and opportunities for all.

Our department approaches human development and family studies from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Faculty members are engaged in research examining the development of basic human processes, like cognitive, social, and emotional skills, in the contexts of families, schools, culture, diversity, and other contexts, across the life span.

A driving force behind this work is our commitment to the application of research findings to programs and policies that enhance the lives of individuals and families.

A strength of our faculty is expertise in program development and evaluation.

We strongly value outreach and the translation of research findings into evidence-based services to the community.

We invite you to find out more about our Centers – the Early Childhood Center and the Center for Family and Couple Therapy, and the Center for Prevention Research.

We have a strong partnership with CSU Extension, and participate in many Extension programs and activities.

We are very proud of our undergraduate program.

We offer an undergraduate degree in HDFS that emphasizes the importance of experiential learning as well as a thorough grounding in theories and research in HDFS .

Students have the opportunity to work toward a minor, certification or licensure in three programs: The Early Childhood Education Licensure Program, Child Life, and the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor.

We are pleased to offer an on-line HDFS baccalaureate degree completion program that meets the needs of working individuals and distance learners.

It is also an exciting time for graduate education in HDFS .

We offer a PhD in Applied Developmental Science.

We also offer a master’s degree in HDFS , with specialization in either Marriage and Family Therapy or Prevention Science.

This is an exciting time to be part of HDFS ! We invite you to explore our website and learn about what we do.

For a full description of the department, seehttp://www.hdfs.chhs.colostate.edu.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research0

% Teaching95

% Service5

% 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 Human Development and Family Studies seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary teaching positions within the department.

The department provides instruction of both undergraduate and graduate students.

The following are courses where there is typically a need for instructors: HDFS 250: Introduction to Research Methods; HDFS 375: Lifespan Intervention and Prevention Science; HDFS 403: Families and the Legal Environment; HDFS 404: Child Life Theory and Practice.

There may be opportunities for other courses not listed.

Please review the CSU General Catalog for a complete course list:https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/courses-az/hdfs/

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

Required Job Qualifications

+ For anInstructor-level appointment, a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required.

+ For anAssistant Professorappointment, a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline is required.


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Ph.D. in a related field

+ One or more years of university-level teaching experience.


Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 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 this website:https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/162831.

Emailed applications will not be accepted.

This pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time applicants wishing to remain in the pool 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 ContactKelilah Wise; kelilah.wise@colostate.edu


Essential Duties


Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

+ Teaching undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Studies.


Percentage Of Time95


Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

+ Departmental service on committees.


Percentage Of Time5



References Requested

References Requested


Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

Optional Documents

Required Skill Profession

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