Instructor and Joint Degree Program Administrator

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 15 Jan 2024

Posting Details
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Working Title Instructor and Joint Degree Program Administrator
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202300412F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $60,000-$65,000
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, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
The School of Social Work at Colorado State University (CSU) is part of the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS). We offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in social work, along with a dual master’s degree in social work and public health and multiple graduate certificates. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Mission: The School of Social Work strives to create an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and liberatory learning community. We prepare leaders who demonstrate excellence in practice, research, advocacy, and community engagement across local and global settings.
More information on all School of Social Work programs can be found on our website: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/ssw/programs-and-degrees/ .
Tenure/Tenure Track? No
% Research 0
% Teaching 70%
% Service 0
% Administration 30%
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/15/2024
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The School of Social Work at CSU seeks a full-time, 9-month non-tenure track Instructor with the ability to teach social work courses across the bachelor’s and master’s programs in social work. This position requires specific expertise and credentialing in addictions. The instructor will have a course load of up to 12 credit hours (4 courses) each fall semester and spring semester. The instructor will work with the School of Social Work and Department of Psychology to provide oversight to the Masters in Addiction Counseling in Psychology and the Masters in Social Work joint degree program. The instructor will also provide service to the School, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and/or the CSU Campus.
We are seeking someone who is committed to recognizing and confronting biases, racism, and oppression, and constantly striving to act in ways that affirm and support students, staff, faculty, leadership, alumni, and communities with whom they engage. The successful candidate will work closely and regularly with colleagues, the diversity and support service offices, and The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT) for training and support in best pedagogical practices for instruction, advising and mentoring.
Applicants should have an MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program, a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential, and a minimum of two years of post-masters’ practice experience in social work. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching in a college, university system, or non-academic setting. This position could include teaching in multiple areas of the curriculum, based on the faculty member’s individual background and expertise (e.g. courses on practice, policy, and privilege and oppression), but will require teaching addictions-related content. We are particularly interested in hiring someone whose social work practice and/or teaching experience is deeply connected to service within underrepresented communities, in order to further Colorado State University’s commitment to community engagement.
We seek diversity and inclusion in our faculty, staff and students to broaden students’ academic experience and to enrich our campus community. Candidates must demonstrate their contributions and/or potential to contribute to diversity and inclusion through teaching and/or service and leadership, as well as demonstrate effort in or commitment to collaboratively creating a more equitable society and world. The faculty member must be capable of working with students who hold varied and intersecting identities, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, first generation students, Pell-grant-eligible students, international students, students with DACA status, students who speak multiple languages, students who are LGBTQIA+, and others. We invite individuals with diverse identities to apply and appreciate and honor discussion of diversity in application materials.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
  • A master’s degree in social work from an accredited program
  • A Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) credential
  • At least two years of post-masters’ practice experience
  • Teaching, training, and/or facilitation experience in academic or non-academic settings
  • Identified contributions and/or potential to contribute to diversity and inclusion through teaching, research, and/or service/leadership
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate students at a college or university level
  • Experience in developing course objectives and competencies
  • Experience living within or collaborating with institutionally under-resourced communities
  • Supervisory and/or program administration experience
  • Practice and/or teaching experience deeply connected to communities
  • Ability to facilitate conversations around privilege, oppression, and intersecting social identities.
  • Commitment to effective social advocacy to address structural inequities across local and global community systems, as demonstrated by professional or lived experiences related to diversity/inclusion activities.
  • Experience working with and advocating for people with substance use concerns, centering a harm reduction framework.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit:
  • Resume/CV
  • Letter of Interest including a description of demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity
  • List of three professional or academic references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.


CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
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 Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Search Contact Amy Martonis, [email protected]

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Teaching and Advising
Duty/Responsibility
  • Advise students, oversee practicums and internships, and teach in the School of Social Work programs
  • Model teaching excellence in courses for the School of Social Work by fully supporting the philosophy and culture of the School of Social Work
  • Train and collaborate with other School of Social Work instructors and faculty.
Percentage Of Time 70%
Job Duty Category Adminstration
Duty/Responsibility
  • Supporting and developing, along with Addiction Program Counseling team members in the department of Psychology, with MSW team members and with the Social Work School as a whole, the vision and plan for the Joint Addictions and Social Work program.
  • Collaborating with MSW Program staff/instructors, Addiction Program Counseling staff/instructors, and other campus resources to create course template models in Canvas to support consistency across course design.
  • Planning and managing communications with students in collaboration with MSW Program staff and the Psychology department.
  • Other administrative and service needs as assigned by the Director of the School of Social Work.
Percentage Of Time 30%

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