Instructors - Open Pool

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University is seeking applications for temporary or special Instructor positions to support teaching across the broad range of Psychology, including Applied Social & Health, Cognitive, Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical, and Industrial/Organizational. Full consideration date To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on June 30, 2026. Description of the work unit: The Department of Psychology is in CSU’s College of Natural Sciences along with seven other departments: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics. The Department serves approximately 1400 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students, with approximately 30 full-time faculty members distributed across five doctoral programs: (1) Applied Social and Health Psychology, (2) Cognitive Neuroscience, (3) Cognitive Psychology, (4) Counseling Psychology, and (5) Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The Department also offers two Master’s degrees: (1) Master’s in Addiction Counseling and (2) Master’s in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology, which is an online degree. The Department houses several service centers including the Psychological Services Center, supporting graduate training objectives in counseling psychology while serving the CSU population’s mental health needs; the Center for Meaning and Purpose, which focuses on acquiring, creating, and disseminating knowledge about enabling meaning, well-being, and positive health; and the Aging Clinic of the Rockies, which focuses on research, clinical services, and outreach for older adults in the community. The Department proudly boasts the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research that concentrates on social problems that affect rural areas. Additionally, the department has an externally funded occupational health psychology training program, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Center which provides financial resources to support graduate student education, research, and professional development. The Department is primarily housed in the Behavioral Sciences Building, a building that was completed in 2010 and was designed to meet LEED Gold Certification standards for environmental quality, innovative design, sustainability, and efficiency. The Behavioral Sciences Building includes office space for all full-time faculty and graduate students, meeting and seminar rooms, state-of-the-art classrooms, numerous lounge and study areas, and a wi-fi café. Also included are faculty research laboratories in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and sensation and perception that have been designed to specification. More information on the Department can be obtained on the Department’s website: http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Psychology This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by the department if a suitable opportunity becomes available. Positions may be onsite or remote, depending on the course assigned. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related area.
• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred qualifications vary by class and may include: Ph.D. in specific area of Psychology as related to the course assigned.
• Experience teaching in specific area of Psychology as related to the course assigned.

Responsibilities

• Instruction in courses as assigned.

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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What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees