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Anthropology and Geography Instructors - Open Pool

Part-time

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, COPart-time / Temporary$46–48K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$46–48K/yr
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Schedule
Part-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree, required

Job overview

Colorado State University hires instructors as needed for single-semester appointments teaching introductory and occasionally upper-division in-person courses in archaeology, cultural and biological anthropology, or geography. Applicants may be contacted directly as positions become available. Course-specific duties are defined at hire. A master’s degree in anthropology, geography, or a related field and prior university-level teaching experience are required; a Ph.D. is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

University-Level Teaching, required

Qualifications

Master's in Anthropology, Geography or Related Field, requiredPrior University-Level Teaching Experience, requiredPh.D., nice to havePre-Employment Criminal Background Check, required

Full job description

Fort Collins, CO

Part time

R2026108260

Job Description

Position Summary:

Instructors are hired (as needed) for a single semester to teach introductory (and occasionally upper-division) in-person courses in archaeology, cultural and biological anthropology, or geography. As positions become available, the chair will reach out to applicants directly.

Work Unit Description:

Home - Anthropology and Geography | Colorado State University (https://anthgr.colostate.edu/)

Salary Range:

$46,000 - $48,000

Essential Job Duties:

Essential job duties vary depending on the course, but may include:

  • Preparing lectures

  • Creating assignments

  • Holding office hours

  • Grading course materials

Specific duties will be defined at the time of hire by the supervisor.

Supervision:

This position reports to the Department Chair of Sociology.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for all new hires).

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Master’s degree in anthropology, geography or related field is required.

  • Prior experience teaching at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D. is preferred.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter. This is an evergreen posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on March 31, 2027 . Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Search Contact:

Please contact Michael Pante ([email protected]) with questions.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee 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.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/)

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,899 open Instructor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$46–48K/yr
  • Colorado median$57–80K/yr45 salary ranges
  • US median$72–96K/yr633 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $47K, is 31% below the Colorado median midpoint ($68K) — in the lowest quarter of Instructor salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 187 open Instructor jobs in Colorado and 3,899 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Instructor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,349 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,148 of the 3,899 open Instructor jobs (29%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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