School of Education Instructor - Educator Preparation - Open Pool
- Fort Collins, CO
- $48,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Posting Number 202500158F
Proposed Annual Salary Range $48,000 - $50,000 ($1,667 per credit hour)
Employee BenefitsColorado 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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Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week
Description of Work UnitFounded 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 a variety of learning contexts and populations. Innovative instruction, 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
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/30/2026
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position SummaryThe School of Education seeks applications between July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the Educator Preparation program for the 2025-2026 academic year. Instructors teach undergraduate pre-service teaching courses in one or more areas of;
- PreK - Grade 3: Early Childhood Education
- Kindergarten - Grade 12: Art, Foreign Languages, Instructional Technology; Music
- Secondary - Grades 7-12: Agricultural Education, Business Education, English, Family and Consumer Studies, Marketing Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Speech, Technology Education.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
- Earned masters degree in education or a related field
- P-12 teaching license and/or a minimum of 3 years professional work experience in P-12 teaching or administration.
- Earned doctorate degree in education or a related field
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students using face-to-face and distance technologies
- Evidence of successful collaboration with public school teachers and administrators
- Experience in course development
- Evidence of or potential for scholarship and publication commensurate with a research university (high research activity)
Background Check Policy StatementColorado 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.
EEOColorado 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 Daniel Birmingham, danny.birmingham@colostate.edu; Mary Pedersen, mary.pedersen@colostate.eduEssential DutiesJob Duty Category Teaching
Duty/Responsibility
- Instruction of EDUC courses for CEP program
Job Duty Category Advising
Duty/Responsibility
- Advising of CEP students
Maximum Requested 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae