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

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Open pool posting; appointments as opportunities arise. Reappointment depends on performance and funding availability, with a background check and equal employment

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in counseling or closely-related field.
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado.
• Experience teaching graduate students in Counseling and Career Development.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face graduate-level courses in Counseling and Career Development.
• Provide clinical supervision and coordinate practicum/internship experiences.
• Contribute to program activities as opportunities arise.

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate student instruction

Clinical supervision

Practicum coordination

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

Colorado LPC license

Colorado School Counselor license

Colorado Licensed Psychologist / LCSW

Tools

CACREP background

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.
• 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.

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on March 31, 2027. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. 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.

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 carried out 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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