School of Education Instructor - Educator Preparation - Open Pool

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Colorado State University’s School of Education seeks applications for temporary instructor positions within the Educator Preparation program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Instructors teach undergraduate pre-service teaching courses across PreK–Grade 12 areas and may work face-to-face, online, on-campus, or in local schools.

Appointments are contingent upon enrollments and funding, with possible fall, spring, and/or summer terms. Reappointment depends on performance and program needs.

Qualifications

• Earned masters degree in education or a related field.
• P-12 teaching license and/or a minimum of 3 years professional work experience in P-12 teaching or administration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate pre-service teaching courses in one or more areas.
• Deliver instruction face-to-face, online, on-campus, and in local schools.
• Contribute to course development and collaboration with public school teachers and administrators.

Skills

P-12 teaching license

Teaching experience

Education

Masters degree in education or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The School of Education seeks applications from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the Educator Preparation program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Instructors teach undergraduate pre-service teaching courses in one or more areas of: PreK – Grade 3: Early Childhood Education Kindergarten – Grade 12: Art, Foreign Languages, Instructional Technology; Music Secondary – Grades 7-12: Agricultural Education, Business Education, English, Family and Consumer Studies, Marketing Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Speech, Technology Education. Desirable candidates can teach these courses face-to-face, online, on-campus, and in local schools 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 http://soe.chhs.colostate.edu/. Please contact the program coordinator about instructional opportunities.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $48,000 - $50,000

Compensation

Compensation: $1,666.67 per credit hour instruction / $50,000 annual base salary

Conditions of Employment

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

Required Job Qualifications

• Earned masters degree in education or a related field.
• P-12 teaching license and/or a minimum of 3 years professional work experience in P-12 teaching or administration.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in education or a related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students using face-to-face and distance technologies.
• Evidence of successful collaboration with public school teachers and administrators.
• Experience in course development.
• Evidence of or potential for scholarship and publication commensurate with a research university (high research activity).

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

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