Computer Science Instructor, AY26 - Open Pool
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO, USA
USD 76k-95k / year
Posted on Oct 3, 2025
Computer Science Instructor, AY26 - Open Pool
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Instructor open pool positions are temporary assignments. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or continued funding availability.
Please submit the following to apply:
Please submit the following to apply:
- Cover letter stating your interest in employment.
- Current curriculum vitae detailing relevant teaching experience.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- The names and contact information of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
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.
All applications must be submitted through the CSU jobs portal website. The department cannot accept application documents through email and incomplete applications will not be considered.
The open pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time all applicants wishing to remain in the open pool after this date must reapply.
The open pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time all applicants wishing to remain in the open pool after this date must reapply.
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | Computer Science Instructor, AY26 - Open Pool |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Work Location | Position is fully in-office/in-person |
| Posting Number | 202500128F |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | $76,000 to $95,000; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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| Position Type | Faculty |
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| Description of Work Unit | Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 33,650 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Department of Computer Science has approximately 1200 undergraduate majors (on campus and online) and 190 graduate students in our masters and Ph.D. programs. The department has experienced a 119% increase in women undergraduate computer science students and a 100% increase in women graduate students, supported by a Northeastern Center for Inclusive Computing best practices grant. The department’s 26 tenured/tenure-track faculty conduct state-of-the-art research in topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and parallel and scientific computing, and engage in interdisciplinary research across the university. The Department of Computer Science also has 9 non-tenure track faculty members who assist with the department’s teaching mission and 14 staff members who support the department’s overall teaching and research missions. More information is available at https://compsci.colostate.edu. Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research 1 Institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado – a beautiful city approximately 65 miles north of Denver and situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Liveability.com has listed Fort Collins as the “Best place to live in America” in 2022. Additionally, Fort Collins is in America’s top ten for best performing city, safest for driving and cycling, best place to raise a family, and No. 1 in the country for reducing harmful emissions. Enhanced by relationships with CSU, Fort Collins has become a thriving center for high-tech as well as world-class outdoor recreational opportunities, courtesy of the Rocky Mountains. |
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| % Research | |
| % Teaching | 100 |
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| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 12/31/2025 |
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| Position Summary | The Department of Computer Science at CSU seeks an instructor to teach 100-, 200- and 300-level computer science courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. The position’s normal workload is teaching up to 3 established courses per semester. The instructor is expected to adapt course materials to best fit their teaching style without altering core content. A detailed description of the department’s courses is available at https://compsci.colostate.edu. The instructor will lecture, conduct office hours, administer exams and quizzes, develop assignments, and establish and apply grading rubrics (either directly grading or with the help of undergraduate teaching assistants (UTAs) that the instructor supervises). This is a non-tenure track position and an annual appointment, which may be renewed based on performance and projected course demand. Instructors must hold a Masters of Science degree (or higher) in computer science or a closely related field by the start of the assignment. A detailed description of the department’s research and teaching programs is available on the department website (https://compsci.colostate.edu). |
| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Instructor open pool positions are temporary assignments. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or continued funding availability. Please submit the following to apply:
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. All applications must be submitted through the CSU jobs portal website. The department cannot accept application documents through email and incomplete applications will not be considered. The open pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time all applicants wishing to remain in the open pool after this date must reapply. |
| 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 | 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. |
| Search Contact | Bruce Draper, Bruce.Draper@colostate.edu |
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
| Minimum Requested | 3 |
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| Maximum Requested | 3 |
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy