Instructor - Family and Consumer Sciences Open Pool

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 536,000 - 558,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s School of Education seeks applicants for temporary instructor positions in the Family and Consumer Sciences program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Appointments are made on an as-needed basis to cover courses when instructors are unavailable, with teaching conducted face-to-face and/or online.

We invite candidates with a master's degree in family and consumer sciences or a related field and a proven record of teaching excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Earned masters degree in family and consumer sciences or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and service within the family and consumer sciences field of study (e.g., family and consumer sciences education, personal and family finance).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate pre-service teachers face-to-face and/or online in areas of their expertise.
• Position may be filled temporarily when current instructors are unavailable; instruction offered fall, spring, and/or summer term.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Service to field

Education

Master's degree in family and consumer sciences or related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The School of Education seeks applications between July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions on an as-needed basis within the Family and Consumer Sciences program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This opportunity periodically arises when a current instructor is unavailable to instruct during a semester in which the course is offered. Instructors teach undergraduate pre-service teachers face-to-face and/or online in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollments and need. Reappointment may depend upon performance and the availability of funding. Detailed descriptions of the School and its faculty, programs, and courses are available on the web page at https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/soe. Please contact the program coordinator about instructional opportunities.

Full Consideration Date

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on December 31, 2026.

Salary Range

Base salary range is $48,000 to $50,000, 9-month adjunct. Compensation: $1,666.67 per credit hour instruction - Majority of courses are 3 credit hours for a semester salary of $5,000. Salary is paid at the end of each month, paid monthly over 5 months (August - December or January - May).

Supervision

This position reports to a faculty member within the School of Education.

Required Job Qualifications

• Earned masters degree in family and consumer sciences or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and service within the family and consumer sciences field of study (e.g., family and consumer sciences education, personal and family finance).

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in family and consumer sciences or a related field.
• Successful P-12 and/or post-secondary education teaching/training experience.
• Evidence of collaboration with public school teachers and administrators.

Employee Benefits

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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.

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