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Working TitleSchool of Education Instructor - Family and Consumer Sciences - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500161F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$48,000 - $50,000 ($1,666.66 per credit hour)

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

Description of Work Unit

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?

% Research0

% Teaching100

% Service0

% Administration

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/30/2026

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The School of Education seeks applications between July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions on an as-needed basis within the Family and Consumer Sciences program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This opportunity periodically arise when a current instructor is unavailable to instruct during a semester in which the course is offered. Instructors teach undergraduate pre-service teachers face-to-face and/or online 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 the program coordinator about instructional opportunities.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

+ Earned masters degree in family and consumer sciences or a related field

+ Demonstrated excellence in teaching and service within the family and consumer sciences field of study (e.g., family and consumer sciences education, personal finance)

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Earned doctoral degree in family and consumer sciences or a related field

+ Successful P-12 and/or post-secondary education teaching experience

+ Evidence of successful collaboration with public school teachers and administrators

+ Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and practice

+ Record of or evidence of potential for scholarship and publication in family and consumer sciences or a related fields

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

The pool will remain active until June 30, 2026. Those wishing to remain in the pool must reapply after that date.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University ( CSU ) 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 (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will 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 ContactDr. Dawn Mallette, [email protected]

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

Instruction of FACS courses

Percentage Of Time95

Job Duty CategoryAdvising

Duty/Responsibility

Advising of FACS students

Percentage Of Time5

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents