School of Education Instructor - Counseling and Career Development - Open Pool

About the role

The School of Education seeks applications between September 22, 2026 - March 31, 2026, from individuals who are interested in securing temporary instructor positions within the Counseling and Career Development program for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

Instructors teach face-to-face graduate-level courses in areas of their expertise and are hired periodically for fall, spring, and/or summer term, contingent upon enrollments and need. Successful candidates may also be asked to provide clinical supervision and coordination of students' practicum and/or internship experiences. Reappointment may depend upon performance and the availability of funding.

Full Consideration Date

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on March 31, 2027.

Compensation

$1,666.67 per credit hour instruction -- $50,000 base salary.

Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Required Job Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in counseling or closely-related degree.
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, Licensed Professional Counselor Eligible in Colorado (and already licensed in another state), Colorado Special Services License - Professional School Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in the areas of Counseling and Career Development curriculum and/or clinical supervision.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Experience teaching graduate students via face-to-face and distance technologies.
• Commitment to working with people from various backgrounds and inclusive teaching, scholarship and/or practice.
• Professional counselor educational background and identity.

Application Instructions: Please upload a cover letter and CV/resume.

• 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 March 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.

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.
• 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.