CSU Spur Instructor, Mathematics

Colorado State University•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spur Start program at CSU is seeking applications for non-tenure track, temporary adjunct teaching assignments at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, CO. This role focuses on teaching undergraduate courses or supervising laboratory instruction, contributing to the improvement of teaching and learning within the department. Instructors are expected to engage with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the undergraduate education program. The position requires a M.S. degree in a related field and is typically hired on a semester basis, with employment potentially being part-time or full-time based on departmental needs, student enrollment, and funding. Adjunct faculty will be 100% focused on teaching, with no research or service expectations. The Spur Start Instructor, Mathematics, will specifically support college algebra and precalculus courses during the 2027 academic year. The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President oversees academic programming and faculty affairs, including the Spur Start program, which is a new initiative designed to expand educational access by offering a distinctive first-year experience for students in the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. Based at the CSU Spur campus, the program provides an accessible and affordable pathway to a four-year degree, allowing students to begin their college journey at Spur before transitioning to the Fort Collins campus. This model combines a personalized, cohort-based learning community with the resources of a major research university, offering individualized support, close faculty and peer relationships, experiential learning, and intentional programming to foster belonging. By utilizing the unique learning assets of the CSU Spur campus while maintaining a strong connection to the broader CSU community, the program delivers significant value and helps students build a strong academic, social, and personal foundation for success.

Requirements

M.A. in Mathematics or a closely related field.
Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field.
Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Canvas (Instructure), Blackboard, Moodle, etc.
Experience teaching a wide variety of lower division (100-300 level) undergraduate courses in area of expertise.
Experience preparing and presenting lessons as outlined in the course syllabus, as well as manage homework assignments, exams, and communications.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses.
Supervising laboratory instruction.
Mentoring undergraduate students.
Developing new lecture demonstrations.
Developing and revising peer evaluation tools.
Developing and maintaining course materials, assessments, and records.
Providing guidance, feedback, and support to students while contributing to departmental goals.
Providing regular office hours at the Spur campus.