Political Science Instructors – Open Pool 2025

Position description

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Position Type: Faculty

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Political Science at Colorado State University provides quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs to enhance students’ knowledge about government, politics and public affairs. Our curriculum covers the breadth of the Political Science discipline including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and public policy and administration with an additional and unique specialization in environmental politics and policy. Our students develop strong critical thinking and analytical skills and learn to effectively communicate complex ideas. Our faculty and graduate students conduct research to advance knowledge about government and politics and to identify solutions to societal problems in the United States and around the world.

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

% Research
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% Teaching
100

% Service
0

% Administration
0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
12/31/2025

Position Summary

This is an open pool for adjunct instructors in the Political Science department at Colorado State University. The Department will review applications for instructors to teach undergraduate courses on an as-needed basis throughout the year. When positions become available, they may be offered 4.5-mos or 9-mos academic appointments and may include an option for summer teaching. Positions needed may be for both online or in-person classes. Please apply knowing that in-person teaching may be required. Salary is dependent on degree type, teaching load, and service expectations.

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

Required Job Qualifications

Requirements for this position are a master’s degree in an appropriate field or equivalent.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Ph.D. or ABD preferred.

Application instructions

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