School of Education Instructor - Higher Education Leadership Open Pool

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.

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: Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)

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.

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.