RDC Instructor - Open Pool
About The Position
The RDC seeks applications for Spring 2026 open instructor positions to teach in the Interdisciplinary Design Thinking Program as temporary, part-time instructor positions in face-to-face and online courses; and/or to oversee Lab Technicians in our Fabrication Labs. The RDC is home to the Undergraduate Design Thinking Certificate, the Interdisciplinary Minor in Design Thinking, and the Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking Strategies and Technologies. Detailed descriptions of our programs are available on the department website: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/rdc/ Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000undergraduate, 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. The Richardson Design Center (RDC) is a multi-disciplinary center, located in the College of Health and Human Sciences at CSU, with a mission to foster interdisciplinary creative collaboration. It serves as a design-thinking hub where students from across campus can gather to collaborate, innovate, and prototype creative ideas in formal and informal learning spaces using state-of-the art equipment and technology. The RDC has: 4 studio/lab classrooms for hands-on learning, 1 seminar room for use by professional staff, 1 small dedicated project rooms that can also be used for student teams and visiting designers-in-residence, 2computer labs, a design exchange (for student presentations, gallery exhibitions, special lectures and events, etc.), an ideation lab(including virtual reality equipment), prototyping lab (laser cutters, 3d printers, CNC textile equipment, etc), metal shop (traditional metalworking tools, welding, as well as state-of-the-art CNC milling machinery), wood shop (traditional woodworking hand and power tools as well as a large (4’x8’) CNC router), and a sustainable dark room.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with at least 2-years industry experience in an appropriate discipline is required to teach in 100-400 level IDEA courses
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline is required to teach in 500-600 level IDEA courses.
- Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated success developing and teaching university and/or professional development courses
- Academic and/or professional experience using design thinking processes and methods.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate design thinking courses in face-to-face and/or online formats and assessing student learning.
- Supporting students through effective communication, feedback, and availability, while collaborating with program faculty and staff.
- Assist with Fabrication Lab activities 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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- Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
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- Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
