Colorado State University

Adjunct Instructor - Geosciences

Location
Fort Collins, CO
Pay
$9,000 – $15,000 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 19, 2026

About this position

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

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$9,000 – $15,000 per year
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$2,800/ course, n=50
Colorado median
$5,125/ course, n=80

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