Adjunct Instructor, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability - Open Pool

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
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Working Title Adjunct Instructor, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability - Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202300404F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $46,000 - $55,000
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
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Ecosystem Science and Sustainability (ESS) is an academic department within the Warner College of Natural Resources. The mission of ESS is to advance understanding, develop and share insight, and provide leadership for decision makers at the forefront of local, regional and global sustainability challenges. Department faculty use state-of-the-art technologies and approaches to provide quality education to future scientists, educators and decision makers, conduct cutting edge interdisciplinary research, and deliver culturally relevant outreach programs that empower our students and the general public locally, nationally, and internationally. 
The department delivers two undergraduate majors (BS in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability; BS in Watershed Science and Sustainability), one undergraduate minor (Watershed Science), five graduate degrees (MS & PhD in Ecosystem Sustainability; MS & PhD in Watershed Science; Professional Science Masters in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability) and two graduate certificates (Carbon Management; Water Resources).
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research
% Teaching 100
% Service
% Administration
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
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Position Summary
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the ESS Department. Instructors may teach in person or online courses in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollment. Detailed descriptions of the department and its faculty, programs, and courses are available on the webpage: https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/ess/.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in relevant field or a combination bachelor’s degree, certification in a field directly related to teaching assignments.
  • Teaching experience in a course related to Ecosystem Science, Sustainability, and/or Water Resource Management
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Expertise, experience, and knowledge of the course content
  • Professional Experience in a field related to Ecosystem Science, Sustainability, and/or Water Resource Management
  • Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and practice
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. Names and contact information for four references
This pool is valid through November 2, 2024, at which time the pool will expire. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply.
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.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
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 Rich Conant ([email protected])

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