Adjunct Instructor - Geosciences

Colorado State University

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Fort Collins, CO Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University’s mission provide high-quality education to geoscience students at the undergraduate and graduate level, to train professionals for the broad spectrum of geoscience careers, to conduct and support scholarly research in applied and theoretical realms of geosciences and its many allied fields, and to provide geoscience-associated and broader service to the university, the State of Colorado, and our communities.


The Department of Geosciences is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in securing temporary Adjunct Instructor positions within the Department. Adjunct Instructors may teach in person or online courses in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollment.


Essential Job Duties:

  • Teaching: Undergraduate and Graduate course instruction.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by position start date.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in relevant field.
  • Teaching experience in a course related to Geosciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise, experience, and graduate-level knowledge in the discipline of the course content

Application Instructions:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for hire. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials.


Please upload the following items:

  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Qualifications/Cover Letter addressing how your experiences meets or exceeds each qualification listed in the job announcement.

Salary Range

$9000.00 to $15,000.00 depending on course enrollment.

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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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.

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.

About this role

Summary

Teach undergraduate and graduate geoscience courses, online or in person.

Job title

Adjunct Instructor - Geosciences

Experience level

master’s degree

Industry

education

Location requirements

Fort Collins, CO; no remote work allowed

Salary

$9k–$15k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master’s degreeteaching experience

Preferred skills

graduate-level knowledge

Specializations

geosciences
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Collins, CO, USA

On-site City