Colorado State University·Fort Collins, Colorado
Instructors are responsible for teaching undergraduate mathematics courses, preparing lessons, and holding office hours. They also participate in exam reviews and manage communications with students.
The Department of Mathematics seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in a non-tenure track, temporary adjunct teaching assignment. A research component is not required.
Applications will be reviewed when a vacancy occurs.
Instructors must hold a M.S. degree in Mathematics or closely related area and are typically hired on a semester bases or for 9-months or more, and can be either part-time or full-time depending on departmental instructor need, student enrollment numbers, and funding.
Assistant Professor appointments must hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics or related area and are typically hired for 9-month period or more, and can be either part-time or full-time, depending on departmental instructor need, student enrollment numbers, and funding.
Adjunct faculty will be 100% teaching, with no expectation of conducting research or service.
59 p.m. (MT) on August 31, 2027.
Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)
This position reports to the department chair.
• Instructor requirements: M.S. in Mathematics or closely related areas and 2 years previous university teaching experience.
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 August 31, 2027. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
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.
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.
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.
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