Job Details

Position Title: Instructor – Anthropology & Archaeology
Type: Full-Time, In-Person (Single Semester Appointments)
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Salary: $46,000 – $48,000 per year
Posting Number: 202400429F
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM (MT), 12/31/2025

Position Summary:
The Department of Anthropology & Geography at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for semester-based, in-person teaching positions. Instructors will teach introductory and occasionally upper-division courses in archaeology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology. Appointments are made on an as-needed basis, and selected applicants will be contacted directly by the department chair.

About CSU:
CSU is Colorado’s first land-grant university and a Carnegie R1 research institution serving approximately 30,000 students. Located at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, CSU offers a vibrant academic and cultural community with excellent access to outdoor recreation, transportation, and city amenities. The College of Liberal Arts fosters inclusive, collaborative environments, emphasizing diversity, social justice, and reflective leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Teach in-person undergraduate courses in archaeology, cultural anthropology, and/or biological anthropology.

• Prepare course materials, syllabi, and assessments.

• Hold office hours and provide guidance to students.

• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum delivery and student support as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or a closely related field.

• Prior university-level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field.

Application Instructions:
Submit the following materials via the CSU employment portal:

• Letter of intent describing areas of expertise

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without prior notification)

Additional Information:

• Pre-employment criminal background check required for new hires.

• This applicant pool remains active through 12/31/2025; candidates wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

• CSU provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
CSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited.

Contact:
Jenna Milliman – Jenna.Milliman@colostate.edu

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