Job Description

The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in temporary teaching assignments for undergraduate and graduate courses. The open positions will be non-tenure track assignments. The major commitment will be teaching undergraduate or graduate courses. In general, the instructor is expected to interact with other members of the department including faculty, staff and students, enriching and enhancing student education offered by the Department of Biology at Colorado State University. Some instructor positions may have the option to work remotely, but all positions are required to have an in-person presence at Colorado State University.

Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding.

Detailed descriptions of the research programs of the individual faculty are available on the department web page: http://www.biology.colostate.edu/people/ 

Signing Bonus:

Any signing bonus, up to $2,500, must be approved on a case-by-case basis by the hiring laboratory and departmental leadership.

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $70,000

Essential Job Duties:

Essential job duties vary depending on the course being taught or the needs of the department, but may include:

• Preparation and Development of Class Material.

• Teaching.

• Mentoring.

• Collaborating with faculty, graduate students, and department staff.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Supervision:

Not applicable

Minimum Qualifications:

• An MS degree in an appropriate discipline is required.

• The successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. by the proposed start date. The Department of Biology will not sponsor a visa for hires from this pool.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications may include:

• A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline is strongly preferred.

Application Instructions:

To ensure full consideration, applications, resumes and cover letters must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on December 31, 2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
 

In order to help screen all applications for potential openings, please email answers to the following questions to [email protected]  as soon as possible:

• Please list your academic and/or professional degrees, including area(s) of study.

• Please provide a one to two sentence summary of your teaching experience (300-character limit).

Please include the posting title and Requisition number in the subject line of your email when sending your answers.

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.

Employee Benefits

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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.