Posting Detail Information Working TitleAdjunct Instructor, Part-time - Open Pool Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Posting Number202400072F Proposed Annual Salary Range$46,000 - 55,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ (https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/%20) andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. Position TypeFaculty Work Hours/Week Description of Work Unit Founded 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 Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is interdisciplinary with programs of emphasis in forestry, fire science, fire management, natural resource policy/planning, rangeland ecology, and restoration ecology. The Department’s faculty support the Warner College of Natural Resources and the University in fulfilling the Land Grant Mission in these programmatic areas. The Department offers undergraduate majors in Forestry, Rangeland Ecology, and Natural Resources Management in addition to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Tenure/Tenure Track? % Research0 % Teaching100 % Service0 % Administration0 To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2024 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Position Summary The Forest and Rangeland Stewardship is accepting applications from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the FRS Department. 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. Detailed descriptions of the department and its faculty, programs, and courses are available on the webpage: https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/frs/. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2023. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications + Master’s degree in relevant field or a combination bachelor’s degree, certification in a field directly related to teaching assignments + Teaching experience in a course related to Ecology and/or Natural Resource Management Preferred Job Qualifications + Expertise, experience, and knowledge of the course content + Professional Experience in a field related to Natural Resource Management + Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and practice Special Instructions to Applicants A complete application consists of: + Cover letter + CV + Statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion + Statement of teaching philosophy + Names and contact information for four references 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 is valid through December 31, 2024. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. 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 Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Search ContactCassie Mattson, cassie.mattson@colostate.edu Essential Duties References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested4 Maximum Requested4 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae + Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion + Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents