What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor - Open Pool position at CSU Spur?
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Working Title Adjunct Instructor - Open Pool Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Posting Number 202400370F 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.
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? % Research 0% % Teaching 100% % Service 0% % Administration 0% To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/20/2025 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Position Summary
An instructor position is available to teach courses in HDNR.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications
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 Contact Sabrina Broderick, sabrina.broderick@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Posting Detail Information
Working Title Adjunct Instructor - Open Pool Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Posting Number 202400370F 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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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? % Research 0% % Teaching 100% % Service 0% % Administration 0% To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/20/2025 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Position Summary
An instructor position is available to teach courses in HDNR.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications
- PhD in conservation social sciences or human dimensions of natural resources
- Theoretical expertise in one or more social science disciplines
- Experience teaching or assisting in undergraduate courses
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 Contact Sabrina Broderick, sabrina.broderick@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
Salary : $46,000 - $55,000
