Job Description

Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

The Department of Computer Science has 1100 undergraduate majors and 190 graduate students in our masters and Ph.D. programs as of Fall 2022. The department has experienced a 119% increase in women undergraduate CS students and a 100% increase in women graduate students, supported by a Northeastern Center for Inclusive Computing best practices grant. The department’s 20 tenure-track faculty are strong in research programs in algorithms, artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, computer vision, distributed systems, networks, parallel computing, security, and software engineering. It also has 10 non-tenure track faculty members who assist with the department’s teaching mission. More information is available at https://compsci.colostate.edu.

Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado – a beautiful city approximately 65 miles north of Denver and situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. MarketWatch has listed Fort Collins as the “No. 1 Best Place to live in America” in 2020. 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.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research
% Teaching 100
% Service
% Administration
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/31/2024
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
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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 2023-2024 academic year. The position’s normal workload is teaching 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)
Required Job Qualifications
Masters of Science degree in computer science or closely related field (e.g. Data Science, Data Analytics, Science Education or Philosophy) by start of employment.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience teaching large sections of a variety of computer science courses.
Experience teaching students of all backgrounds.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Instructor open pool positions may be temporary or special assignments. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or continued funding availability.

Please submit the following to apply:
Cover letter stating your interest in employment
Current curriculum vitae detailing relevant teaching experience
Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion
The name and contact information of three professional references.
Please indicate in your application materials your interest in being considered for temporary assignment openings and/or long-term assignment openings. All applications must be submitted through the website. Do not email applications to the contact person listed on this posting. Incomplete applications will not be considered. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

The open pool is valid through May 31, 2024, 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.