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Working Title School of Education Instructor - Higher Education Leadership Open Pool Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Posting Number 202500159F Proposed Annual Salary Range $48,000 - $50,000 ($1,666.67/credit hour) 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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.
The School of Education faculty is comprised of educator-scholars whose expertise spans diverse learning contexts and populations. Innovative instruction, diversity/equity/inclusion, technology-enhanced learning, distance education, service learning, professional development school partnerships, and rigorous research are embodied in all of our programs. Our faculty members’ philosophies and areas of expertise, along with the School’s core values, guide our pedagogical and inquiry practices, which are typically both interdisciplinary and applied.
Tenure/Tenure Track? % Research 0 % Teaching 100 % Service 0 % Administration 0 To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2025 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Position Summary
The School of Education seeks applications between July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the Higher Education Leadership program for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
Instructors teach hybrid courses (using video conferencing and synchronous learning technologies) 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 https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/soe/. Please contact program coordinator for any instructional opportunities.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications
Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter (addressing the required and preferred qualifications), a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact e-mail addresses and phone numbers directly to this posting. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
This pool expires December 31, 2025. Individuals who wish 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
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Search Contact Alex Lange, a.c.lange@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Posting Detail Information
Working Title School of Education Instructor - Higher Education Leadership Open Pool Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Posting Number 202500159F Proposed Annual Salary Range $48,000 - $50,000 ($1,666.67/credit hour) 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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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.
The School of Education faculty is comprised of educator-scholars whose expertise spans diverse learning contexts and populations. Innovative instruction, diversity/equity/inclusion, technology-enhanced learning, distance education, service learning, professional development school partnerships, and rigorous research are embodied in all of our programs. Our faculty members’ philosophies and areas of expertise, along with the School’s core values, guide our pedagogical and inquiry practices, which are typically both interdisciplinary and applied.
Tenure/Tenure Track? % Research 0 % Teaching 100 % Service 0 % Administration 0 To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2025 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Position Summary
The School of Education seeks applications between July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the Higher Education Leadership program for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
Instructors teach hybrid courses (using video conferencing and synchronous learning technologies) 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 https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/soe/. Please contact program coordinator for any instructional opportunities.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in higher education leadership or a related field
- Demonstrated excellence and experience as a higher education leadership scholar/practitioner/administrator
- Experience teaching in organizational theory, higher education finance, or related areas
- At least three years of professional work experience in a higher education setting
- Experience in teaching using video conferencing and synchronous learning technologies
- Experience with mentoring and advising graduate student scholar practitioners
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and practice
- Record of scholarship and publication in higher education leadership or a related field commensurate with a research university
Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter (addressing the required and preferred qualifications), a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact e-mail addresses and phone numbers directly to this posting. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
This pool expires December 31, 2025. Individuals who wish 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
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Search Contact Alex Lange, a.c.lange@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Salary : $14,000 - $50,000
