Job Details

Colorado State University (CSU)
Position Location: Fort Collins, CO
Work Location: Fully in-office / in-person
Salary: $46,000 – $48,000 per year
Posted: November 18, 2025
Posting Number: 202400427F
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025 (11:59 PM MT)

Position Summary

• Non-tenure track, full-time teaching appointment.

• Instructors are hired per semester to teach in-person Geography courses.

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

• 100% teaching responsibility; no research, service, or administrative duties.

• Hiring occurs on an as-needed basis and applicants will be contacted by the department chair if selected.

Institution Overview

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

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

• Approximately 30,000 student enrollment.

• Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, a community known for its natural beauty, cultural activities, economic vitality, and proximity to the Rocky Mountains (65 miles north of Denver).

Work Environment and Benefits

• CSU fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace with strong emphasis on professional growth and work-life balance.

• Comprehensive benefits package available to faculty.

• Additional benefits and perks may be explored via CSU’s compensation calculator and staff resources.

• Fort Collins is consistently ranked among the top cities to live in the United States.

Department Overview

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

• The discipline addresses the human condition and the social, environmental, political, and economic frameworks in which humans exist.

• Faculty conduct research across various regions worldwide.

Position Type

• Faculty (non-tenure track)

• Tenure/Tenure Track Status: No

• Research: 0%

• Teaching: 100%

• Service: 0%

• Administration: 0%

Qualifications

Required:

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

• University-level teaching experience.

Preferred:

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

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment criminal background check required for new hires.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

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

2. Curriculum vitae (CV).

3. Names and contact information of three references.

• References will not be contacted without prior notification.

• Applicants may remove any information related to age, birth date, or education dates.

• Applicant pool valid through December 31, 2025. Individuals must reapply to be considered beyond this date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Colorado State University provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates. Harassment or discrimination based on 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 law is prohibited.

Search Contact

• Name: Michael Pante

• Email: Michael.Pante@colostate.edu

• References Required: Minimum 3, Maximum 3