Instructor - Ethnic Studies and Women's Studies - Open Pool

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 9 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 Dec 2023

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Working Title Instructor - Ethnic Studies and Women's Studies - Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202200411F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $46,000-50,000
Employee Benefits
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Position Type Faculty
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The Ethnic Studies Department critically examines the interlocking forces of domination that are rooted in socially constructed categories of gender, sexuality, class, and race. Our faculty and researchers are committed to theoretical, empirical, qualitative, textual, and community-based research, pedagogy, service, and outreach. Utilizing interdisciplinary, trans international, and comparative approaches, we challenge paradigms that systematically marginalize the experiences of diverse populations. In doing so, we bring to bear issues of power, privilege, and social justice pertinent to aggrieved groups in the United States and abroad. We are especially committed to nurturing civic-minded and culturally informed students who strive to strengthen the communities in which they reside. In support of the land-grant mission of Colorado State University, the Department engages with communities on and off campus in order to effect meaningful change in public policy and social life.
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.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research
% Teaching 100
% Service
% Administration
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2023
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Position Summary
The Department of Ethnic Studies hires temporary, part-time instructors from an applicant pool for fall, spring, and/or summer terms to teach courses in the areas of Ethnic Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. We have special needs in teaching ETST100 Introduction to Ethnic Studies, ETST205 Ethnicity and the Media, Chicanx, Native American, Asian American, African American, and Comparative Ethnic Studies courses. Please review the course catalog at: http://catalog.colostate.edu/ for our course offerings in that area. We also have needs for online instructors for Women’s and Gender Studies for WS 200, WS 269, WS 270, WS 340 & WS 375.

The Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research (CWSGR) is an interdisciplinary apex of research, academic, teaching, and outreach program housed within the Department of Ethnic Studies. The program examines the positions of women and the organization of gendered relations in culture and society from both intellectual and activist perspectives. Central to our consideration of women and gender is a commitment to investigating the intersections of class, race, ethnicity, sexual identities, queer identities, gender non-conforming identities, age, ability, citizenship, empire, nation, and national origin along the social structures and power continuums of power, privilege, and difference. Guided by the wide spectrum of feminist and other critical or gendered perspectives, our program aims to heighten awareness and understanding of the range of human experience, potential, and accomplishment in order to advance the goals of social justice. In the course of meeting these objectives, we seek to nurture and disseminate knowledge about women and gender that is:
  • Historically-informed,
  • Grounded at every level of life experience, including interpersonal, household, workplace, and state arenas,
  • Focused on marginalized and privileged populations,
  • Dedicated to social change.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
A Master of Arts (MA) degree.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies or Women’s Studies is preferred
Previous teaching experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
To add your name to the applicant pool, please upload individually a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, sample syllabus, and a list of two references that can speak to your teaching. Please indicate in your letter of interest courses you are qualified to teach and your experience of teaching students of color. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
This pool expires December 31, 2023. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
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. 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 Shara Bassler-Mortensen [email protected]

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