School of Education Instructor - Counseling and Career Development - Open Pool

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s School of Education seeks candidates for temporary instructor positions in the Counseling and Career Development program for the 2026–2027 academic year. Instructors teach graduate courses face-to-face and may supervise practicum/internship experiences.

Reappointment depends on enrollment, performance, and funding. Full consideration requires applying by the stated deadline; positions are contingent on need and funding.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in counseling or closely-related degree.
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, or eligible (and already licensed in another state) or other listed licenses.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in Counseling and Career Development.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face graduate courses in Counseling and Career Development.
• Provide clinical supervision and coordination of practicum/internship experiences.
• Reappointment may depend on performance and funding.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Teaching excellence

Course coordination

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor (CO) or eligible

Evidence of teaching excellence

Job description

Job Description

The School of Education seeks applications between September 22, 2026 - March 31, 2026, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the Counseling and Career Development program for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.

Instructors teach face-to-face graduate-level courses in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollments and need. Successful candidates may also be asked to provide clinical supervision and coordination of students’ practicum and/or internship experiences. Reappointment may depend upon performance and the availability of funding.

Detailed descriptions of the School of Education and its faculty, programs, and courses are available on the web page at http://chhs.colostate.edu/soe/. Please contact program coordinator to discuss any instructional opportunities.

Full Consideration Date:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on March 31, 2027.

Compensation:

$1,666.67 per credit hour instruction – $50,000 base salary.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Required Job Qualifications:

• Earned master’s degree in counseling or closely-related degree.
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, Licensed Professional Counselor Eligible in Colorado (and already licensed in another state), Colorado Special Services License – Professional School Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in the areas of Counseling and Career Development curriculum and/or clinical supervision.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Experience teaching graduate students via face-to-face and distance technologies.
• Commitment to working with people from various backgrounds and inclusive teaching, scholarship and/or practice.
• Professional counselor educational background and identity.

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,CSUconducts 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.