Adjunct Instructor, FRS - Open Pool

Job Description

Position Summary:

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.

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/
 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026.

Essential Job Duties:

• Teaching: Undergraduate course instruction

Conditions of Employment:

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

Minimum 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 Qualifications:

• Expertise, experience, and knowledge of the course content

• Professional Experience in a field related to Natural Resource Management

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.

To apply, upload each of the following items:

• Resume/CV

• Statement of Qualifications/Cover Letter clearly addressing how your experiences meets or exceeds each qualification listed in the job announcement

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026, 11:59 pm (MT). Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

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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

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