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Colorado State University Instructors - Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Major - 2025 Open Pool in Fort Collins, Colorado
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Working TitleInstructors - Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts Major - 2025 Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number202400400F
Proposed Annual Salary Range$46,000-$48,000
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Position TypeFaculty
Work Hours/Week
Description of Work Unit
The major in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts in the College of Liberal Arts is a degree program combining humanities, arts, languages, literature, and social sciences so as to foster interdisciplinary knowledge, core career competencies, personal development, professional excellence, interpersonal confidence and expertise, and a deeper understanding of the complex world in which we live.
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.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research0
% Teaching100
% Service0
% Administration0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025
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Position Summary
The College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Office hires part-time Instructors to teach courses for the Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts major. Courses to be taught include research methods, documentary film as a liberal art, world literature, and senior capstone seminars.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
MA ( MFA /PhD for Special Assistant Professor titles) and evidence of excellent teaching capability at the college level required.
Demonstrated commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching capability at the college level required.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience teaching courses related to Interdisciplinary approaches preferred.
Ability to advance Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through teaching and outreach.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To add your name to the applicant pool, please individually upload a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, and the names and addresses of three references familiar with your teaching experience. You may also upload class or student evaluations, course materials, or sample syllabi if applicable.
In your letter of interest please identify all relevant experience with Interdisciplinary Approaches to academic study.
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.
This pool expires December 31, 2025. 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
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.
Search ContactKevin.Foskin@colostate.edu
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Maximum Requested3
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
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Class or Student Evaluations
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