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Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationMountain Campus, Colorado

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

Warner College of Natural Resources (Deans Office)

Search Contact [email protected]

Position Summary

Assist in all aspects of course sections taught online and/or in person at the Mountain Campus. Some days can be long, and some duties are on some weekends.

Session 1: May 18 – June 14 (teaching online and/or in-person)

Session 2: June 15 – July 12 (teaching in-person)

Session 3: July 13 – Aug 9 (teaching in-person)

PLEASE NOTE : Due to the nature of this job, you will not have time to do research, write a thesis, or commute frequently to town when at the Mountain Campus.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to graduate, or upper-level undergraduate, students at Colorado State University in the Warner College of Natural Resources who have completed NR 220 or know the material.

• Knowledge of field sampling methods (forestry, fish/wildlife, range, watershed, human dimensions);

• Plant/animal identification skills;

• Experience with computers, software (e.g., Office, Canvas), working in online and in-person courses;

• Experience with compasses, maps, and GPS ;

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills;

• Able to perform field work at elevations up to 11,500 feet above sea level;

• A valid driver’s license.

• First-aid training;

• Ability to attend a few online organization meetings prior to summer.

Posting Details

Working TitleNR 220 Teaching Assistant

Posting Number202500698T

DepartmentWarner College of Natural Resources (Deans Office)

Salary Range$21.25/hr

Employee Benefits

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Close Date12/31/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit (1) an application letter describing your qualifications for the job and your availability for any combination of the sessions and modes of delivery; (2) your resume including contact information for two references to the following address: https://col.st/ DTZCP

In your application letter please comment on your qualifications for the job and identify which sessions (1st, 2nd, 3rd, all) and any preference for online vs in-person courses. Applicants that can work all sessions and modes of delivery will be preferred – although we are likely to hire some TAs for the first month (session 1) only.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to 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.

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.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching Assistant Support

Duty/Responsibility

Duties include assisting teaching, grading papers and exams, conducting study sessions; as well as managing student groups in the field, driving vans, caring for equipment, and physical activities at the Mountain Campus.

Percentage Of Time100

References

Minimum References Required

Maximum References Required

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents