Instructor or Senior Instructor (CCAF)

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for in-person and online teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, primarily in courses at the 100 through 500 level.

For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by: April 23, 2026, 11:59pm (MT).

Description of Work Unit:

The Department of Agricultural Biology is committed to excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about insects, plant pathogens, and weeds. Further, Agricultural Biology applies this knowledge to solving practical problems related to: (1) management of pests in production agricultural systems, in natural resources and recreational environments, and in residential and public areas; (2) environmental quality, and (3) human and animal health. The Department encompasses the disciplines of entomology, plant pathology, and weed science – thus providing unique opportunities to address critical issues that cut across disciplinary boundaries. Agricultural Biology focuses its teaching, research and outreach missions in four program areas each of which involves all three of the department’s disciplinary roots in entomology, plant pathology, and weed science. These programs are: 1) Genomics and Molecular Biology, 2) Ecology and Biodiversity, 3) Biology and Management of Invasive Species, and 4) Integrated Pest Management. Agricultural Biology emphasizes knowledge of pests and related organisms; the roles that they play in ecological, economic and social systems; and the application of such knowledge to developing economically and environmentally sound solutions for practical problems. Being interdisciplinary in nature, Agricultural Biology values cooperative and collaborative efforts with other units within the University, as well as other relevant entities in the Colorado and beyond.

Essential Job Duties

• The successful candidate will teach in-person and online high enrollment courses in introductory biology, and courses in one of the following areas- entomology, plant pathology or weed science - depending on department needs and the candidate’s expertise.  An 85% teaching appointment is equivalent to teaching four 3-credit high-enrollment courses (>60 students each) per academic year, or a combination of high-enrollment courses and smaller courses (< 60 students each).  

Service

• Service to department, college, or campus focused on student success.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Instructor Required:

• Master’s degree in biology or relevant discipline

• Experience teaching in-person and online college courses 

• Demonstrated communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in biology or related discipline

• Experience as primary instructor for undergraduate or graduate courses

Senior Instructor Required:

• Minimum Master’s degree (or commensurate experience) in biology or related discipline OR Instructor Rank

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience as Instructor (or equivalent)

• Experience teaching in-person and online college courses 

• Demonstrated communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in biology or related discipline

• Experience as primary instructor for undergraduate or graduate courses

Application Instructions:

• All applications are to be submitted online through Workday by April 23, 2026. Please include: 1) a letter of interest including a brief summary outlining experience and qualifications for this position, 2) a C.V., 3) University transcripts (copies are acceptable). References may be requested at a later date. For inquiries about the position, contact Search Chair Punya.Nachappa@colostate.edu.  For additional information about Colorado State University, consult the university’s website at www.colostate.edu.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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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.