An MS degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
The successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. by the proposed start date. The Department of Biology will not sponsor a visa for hires from this pool.
Preferred qualifications may include:
A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline is strongly preferred.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, applications, resumes and cover letters must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Salary Range
$60,000 - $70,000
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy
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Background Check Policy Statement
EEO
Benefits
Vision insuranceRemote work optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description
The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in temporary teaching assignments for undergraduate and graduate courses. The open positions will be non-tenure track assignments. The major commitment will be teaching undergraduate or graduate courses. In general, the instructor is expected to interact with other members of the department including faculty, staff and students, enriching and enhancing student education offered by the Department of Biology at Colorado State University. Some instructor positions may have the option to work remotely, but all positions are required to have an in-person presence at Colorado State University.
Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding.
Detailed descriptions of the research programs of the individual faculty are available on the department web page: http://www.biology.colostate.edu/people/
Full Consideration Date
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Signing Bonus
Any signing bonus, up to $2,500 , must be approved on a case-by-case basis by the hiring laboratory and departmental leadership.
Essential Job Duties
Essential job duties vary depending on the course being taught or the needs of the department, but may include
Preparation and Development of Class Material
Teaching
Mentoring
Collaborating with faculty, graduate students, and department staff
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)
Supervision
Not applicable
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