Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO

School of Education Instructor - Higher Education Leadership Open Pool — Fort Collins, CO

Full-timeFort Collins, COPosted 2026-07-17Apply on Workday

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The School of Education seeks applications between July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the Higher Education Leadership program for the 2026 – 2027 academic year.

Instructors teach hybrid courses (using video conferencing and synchronous learning technologies) in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollments and need. Reappointment may depend upon performance and the availability of funding.

Detailed descriptions of the School and its faculty, programs, and courses are available on the web page at https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/soe/. Please contact program coordinator for any instructional opportunities.

Full Consideration Date:

To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials (cover letter and CV) no later than 11:59 p.m. (MT) on December 31, 2026.

Compensation

$1,666.67 per credit hour instruction

$50,000 base salary

Conditions of Employment:

Required Job Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate in higher education leadership or a related field.
  • Demonstrated excellence and experience as a higher education leadership scholar/practitioner/administrator.
  • Experience teaching in organizational theory, higher education finance, or related areas.
  • At least three years of professional work experience in a higher education setting.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Experience in teaching using video conferencing and synchronous learning technologies.
  • Experience with mentoring and advising graduate student scholar practitioners.
  • Record of scholarship and publication in higher education leadership or a related field commensurate with a research university.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a cover letter providing details on the courses you are interested in instructing within the Higher Education Leadership curriculum and a resume/CV.

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 December 31, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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