Adjunct Instructor - Geosciences

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Department of Geosciences invites applications for temporary Adjunct Instructor positions in Fort Collins. Instructors may teach in person or online courses, contingent on enrollment and term.

Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate course instruction; candidates must hold a Master’s degree and have teaching experience in geosciences. Pre-employment background check and authorization to work in the U.S. are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Teaching experience in a course related to Geosciences.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Undergraduate and Graduate course instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Fort Collins, CO

Part time

R2026106269

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University’s mission provide high-quality education to geoscience students at the undergraduate and graduate level, to train professionals for the broad spectrum of geoscience careers, to conduct and support scholarly research in applied and theoretical realms of geosciences and its many allied fields, and to provide geoscience-associated and broader service to the university, the State of Colorado, and our communities.

The Department of Geosciences is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in securing temporary Adjunct Instructor positions within the Department. Adjunct Instructors may teach in person or online courses in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Teaching: Undergraduate and Graduate course instruction.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by position start date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Teaching experience in a course related to Geosciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise, experience, and graduate-level knowledge in the discipline of the course content

Salary Range

$9000.00 to $15,000.00 depending on course enrollment.

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. (http://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. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/)

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.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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