Political Science Instructors - Open Pool

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 Dec 2022

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Working Title Political Science Instructors - Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? No
Posting Number 202100404F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $46,000 - $48,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week
Description of Work Unit
The Department of Political Science at Colorado State University provides quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs to enhance students’ knowledge about government, politics and public affairs. Our curriculum covers the breadth of the Political Science discipline including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and public policy and administration with an additional and unique specialization in environmental politics and policy. Our students develop strong critical thinking and analytical skills and learn to effectively communicate complex ideas. Our faculty and graduate students conduct research to advance knowledge about government and politics and to identify solutions to societal problems in the United States and around the world.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research 0
% Teaching 100
% Service 0
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2022
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
This is an open pool for adjunct instructors in the Political Science department at Colorado State University. The Department will review applications for instructors to teach undergraduate courses on an as-needed basis throughout the year. When positions become available, they may be offered 4.5-mos or 9-mos academic appointments and may include an option for summer teaching. Salary is dependent on degree type, teaching load, and service expectations.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Requirements for this position are a master’s degree in an appropriate field or equivalent.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Ph.D. or ABD preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an open pool that expires at 11:59 on December 31, 2022. Applicants wishing to be considered after this date must reapply. Please upload the following documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Current Resume or CV.

  • References will not be contacted without prior notification of 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. 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
    Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.
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