Instructor of Management - Strategy/Entrepreneurship
Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO
7d•$70,000 - $77,000
About The Position
The Instructor of Management position is a 9-month non-tenure track position with benefits. The teaching load for this position is 8 sections with the schedule to be determined by the Department Chair. This position addresses teaching needs in general management, and other related topics to support various concentrations and minor programs. This position also contributes to the Department through service activities. Full Consideration Date: 11:59pm (MT) March 23, 2026 Learn more about the Department of Management: https://biz.colostate.edu/student-experience/departments/department-of-management
Requirements
- Master’s degree in business or related discipline.
- Three years of professional work experience.
- Two years of teaching/training on management related topics in academic and/or organizational settings.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Department of Management will not sponsor a visa for this position now nor in the future.
- Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Department of Management will not sponsor a visa for this position now nor in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching various class sizes and formats for undergraduate or graduate courses including Strategic Management, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Fundamentals of Management, International Business, and other relevant topics.
- Experience providing innovative pedagogy and experiential learning.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching (e.g., high course evaluations, positive peer reviews of teaching, teaching awards or nominations).
- More than five years professional work experience in managerial role
- Experience in new venture creation, mentorship of start-up companies, support roles associated with new venture creation, student start-up team mentorship, working with institutes/centers/accelerators/incubators, and/or other start-up activities
- Experience collaborating with outside organization executives.
- Ability to teach courses in a manner that supports the College of Business’s Business for a Better World mission.
- Ability to work with student populations and to effectively manage student relationships.
- Ability to contribute to an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and collegial work environment.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses and design learning activities that support student success.
- Develop and maintain course materials, assessments, and records.
- Provide guidance, feedback, and support to students while contributing to departmental goals.
- Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses in strategic management, entrepreneurship, general management, and other related topics, which could include teaching evenings, online, and large sections.
- Responsible for all aspects of course delivery including syllabus production, meeting with students, and assigning final grades.
- Coordinates syllabi, course content, and grading standards in a team environment for courses that have multiple sections and several instructors, lecturers, and/or professors.
- Administers courses through Colorado State University’s learning management system (Canvas).
- Engage in service activities by attending department meetings, serving on committees at the departmental, college, and/or university levels, and performing other relevant service.
- Supervision Potential supervision of student employees.
Benefits
- 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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