Posting Detail Information

Working TitleUniversity Honors Program Instructor - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400166F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$48,000 - $62,000 (prorated based on FTE)

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Position TypeFaculty

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Description of Work Unit

The goal of the University Honors Program ( UHP ) is to provide an enriched educational program of study for academically talented and motivated students at Colorado State University. Honors students benefit from small, discussion-based seminars taught by some of the University’s finest faculty members, personalized academic advising, priority enrollment, opportunities for leadership, research and community service, and special scholarships. Many Honors students choose to live in one of our Residential Learning Communities.

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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/31/2025

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Position Summary

The Honors Program at Colorado State University seeks applications forpart-timeinstructors in our First-Year Seminar courses, which function as an important entry point to the arc of an Honors experience across all four years. As an invocation to creative academic inquiry, the First-Year seminars provide a range of interdisciplinary questions, methods, and pathways for students to examine how different perspectives and disciplines intersect and transform understanding. The discussion-based format − where students help drive discussions and learn from listening − prepares them for future seminars within and outside of Honors.

While First-Year seminar faculty need to be able to foster this kind of environment with creative and interdisciplinary teaching, the Honors experience is about the larger context beyond the classroom. As incoming students experience a significant transitional space in their lives, we are seeking First-Year faculty with knowledge of the following:

• How to foster “help-seeking” practices

• The importance of curricular and co-curricular links

• Connecting students to resources across campus and in the community

• The importance of developing bonds with students and fostering belonging among students

• How to engage in “meaning-making” of academic materials with first-year students.

Instructors are hired on apart-time basis each semester which is determined by departmental instructor need and student enrollment numbers. Applications will be reviewed when a vacancy occurs.

CSU Honors instructors teach interdisciplinary Honors seminars as part of the Honors core curriculum. The Honors seminar sections range between 19 and 22 students and the small class size creates an optimal learning environment for students and faculty alike. Each Honors seminar integrates several All-University Core Curriculum requirements such as Written Communication, Historical Perspectives, Arts/Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Global and Cultural Awareness.

A 3-credit seminar equals .25 FTE and is paid $6000 – $7750/seminar, dependent on CSU teaching experience and/or education.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• A Masters degree and evidence of excellence and creativity in teaching are required.

• Candidates are expected to have a personal and professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

• Evidence of understanding of the First-Year Experience, such as student transitional needs, the importance of curricular and community links, evidence of co-curricular development for students, and fostering belonging among students.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience teaching interdisciplinary seminars and/or Honors seminars is preferred.

• Evidence of coursework that fosters student “meaning-making” from academic materials.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application includes the on-line application, cover letter, CV, and a list of three 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.

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2025. Applicants wishing to remain under consideration after that 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. 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 Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.The Office of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.

Diversity Statement

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Search Contactemily.j.morgan@colostate.edu

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents