Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is seeking applications for a part-time instructor for the Food Science & Human Nutrition Program.

• Detailed information on the department is available on the Department Website: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/fshn/

Salary Range

$25,000 to $35,000 annual 0.5 FTE

Essential Job Duties

• Teach one or more courses in one of our three undergraduate programs

• Assess student progress

• Provide student feedback

• Develop new course materials

Conditions of Employment

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

Supervision

This position will report to the Department Head.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field

• 1-2 years Teaching Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in university setting

• Experience designing new college-level courses

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. This is an evergreen posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by the department head if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on September 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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.