Instructor, Health and Exercise Science

Fort Collins, CO

Full time

R2026108098

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Health and Exercise Science seeks full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty to support undergraduate teaching and experiential learning. Responsibilities include contributing to instruction in areas such as exercise physiology, human physiology, and pathophysiology, supporting the coordination and administration of undergraduate practicum, internship, and other applied learning experiences. The position will work closely with students and clinical, fitness, healthcare, and community partners to facilitate high-quality professional experiences and strengthen connections between academic preparation and career readiness. Instructors will also contribute meaningful service to the department, college, and university.

Faculty in the Department of Health and Exercise Science teach and conduct research in state-of-the-art facilities, with an emphasis on preparing students to help people protect, maintain, and improve their health and quality of life. To learn more, please visit https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/hes/ .

For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT on November 30, 2026.

Essential Duties:

• Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses or sections in exercise physiology, human physiology, pathophysiology, and related areas.

• Coordinate with other instructors to maintain consistent course content, learning outcomes, instructional materials, and student expectations across multi-section courses. Develop syllabi, course materials, assessments, and other instructional resources and provide regular student office hours.

• Advise and support students regarding academic planning, careers, and professional opportunities in healthcare, fitness, and related fields.

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry, healthcare providers, and other partners to support applied learning and experiential opportunities for students.

• Participate in departmental committees, student-oriented events, outreach activities, and other service activities that support the department and its students.

Supervision:

• None

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or Ed.D.) in health and exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, physiology, or a closely related field.

• Experience in college- or university-level undergraduate teaching experience or similar.

• Experience developing course curricula and academic support materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating or administering undergraduate practicum, internship, or other experiential-learning programs in health and exercise science, kinesiology, or related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience developing relationships with clinical, fitness, healthcare, or community partners and mentoring students through applied professional experiences.

• Experience with instruction of exercise physiology at the undergraduate level.

• Experience with instruction of pathophysiology at the undergraduate level.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please upload all the following required application material in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application:

• Cover Letter and Resume/CV (combined single PDF file preferred)

• Personal Teaching Philosophy

Salary Range

$65,000 - 80,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy

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.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

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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.

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