Job Details

Colorado State University (CSU)
Position Location: Fort Collins, CO
Work Location: Fully Remote
Salary: $46,000 – $48,000 per year
Posted: November 18, 2025
Posting Number: 202400428F
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025 (11:59 PM MT)

Position Summary

• Non-tenure track, adjunct or part-time teaching position.

• Instructors are hired per semester to teach online Geography courses.

• Courses will primarily be introductory, with occasional upper-division classes.

• 100% teaching workload, with no research, service, or administrative responsibilities.

Work Environment and Benefits

• CSU is a collaborative and inclusive academic community.

• Offers a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on work-life balance.

• Additional resources available, such as a compensation calculator and information on employee perks.

• Although remote, CSU is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, a city consistently ranked among the top places to live.

Institution Overview

• Colorado State University is Colorado’s first and only Land Grant University.

• Classified as an R1 institution (highest research activity) under the Carnegie Classification.

• Serves approximately 30,000 students.

• Located near the Rocky Mountains with strong access to outdoor and cultural opportunities.

• The College of Liberal Arts values diversity, inclusion, leadership, and community engagement.

• The Department of Anthropology & Geography includes faculty specializing in cultural, biological, and archaeological anthropology, as well as geography.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Geography or a related field.

• Prior teaching experience at the university level.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Geography or a related discipline.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment criminal background check required.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

1. Letter of intent outlining area(s) of expertise.

2. Curriculum vitae (CV).

3. Names and contact information of three references.

• References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

• Applicants may redact personal information such as age, date of birth, or educational dates.

• The applicant pool is valid through December 31, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Colorado State University provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Discrimination or harassment is prohibited based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Search Contact

• Name: Michael Pante

• Email: Michael.Pante@colostate.edu

• References Required: Minimum 3, Maximum 3