Adjunct Instructor

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Warner College of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for Temporary Instructor positions to primarily help teach field courses, including the signature month-long experience for undergraduate students at the CSU Mountain Campus field station. This course introduces students to:

• The terminology and techniques to identify the species and environmental characteristics of natural resources, especially as represented in Colorado.

• The quantification of these factors including data collection and analysis, and

• Evaluating conditions of natural resource condition and making management decisions.
  

The general topics of this course include the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Forestry, Range, Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Biology, and Watershed Science. To meet the needs of this class, applicants should have expertise in, at least, one of these fields of study.

The posting is open until filled. Position will be full-time for between 2 weeks and 3 months starting mid-May through mid-August.

Description of Work Unit:

The position will be housed in the Warner College of Natural Resources. The college has 5 departments that offer innovative programs in: Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Geosciences, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, and Ecosystem Science and Sustainability.

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.

Essential Job Duties:

Teaching

Teach field courses, including the signature month-long experience for undergraduate students at the CSU Mountain Campus field station.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).

• Must possess a valid driver's license by employment start date.

Supervision:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in one of the following or closely related subject areas: Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Forestry, Range, Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation and/or Watershed Science.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in the field related to the disciplines of interest

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Good computer skills (e.g., Canvas, Word, Excel)

• First Aid Training

Application Instructions:

Please upload Resume/CV and Transcripts when completing the application.

Salary Range

$4,000 to $10,000 per month

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

Resume/CV, Transcripts

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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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

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.