Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $46,000 – $48,000 per year
Posted: 11/18/2025
Category: Anthropology
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Posting Number: 202400430F

Position Overview

Colorado State University is excited to invite applications for Adjunct/Part-Time Instructors to teach fully online courses in archaeology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology. This role is ideal for passionate educators who want to deliver high-quality virtual instruction to a diverse and engaged student community.

As openings arise each semester, qualified applicants from this pool will be contacted directly by the department chair.

About Colorado State University

Joining CSU means becoming part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to innovative teaching, impactful research, and service that makes a meaningful difference. With a strong commitment to work-life balance, collaborative culture, and outstanding employee benefits, CSU provides an environment where faculty can grow, contribute, and thrive.

The university is located in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado, consistently ranked among the best U.S. cities to live thanks to its scenic landscapes, recreation opportunities, and exceptional quality of life.

Work Unit: Department of Anthropology & Geography

The department brings together experts in archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and geography. Faculty members conduct global research exploring the human experience, environmental interactions, political structures, and sociocultural dynamics. Courses offered reflect the field’s interdisciplinary richness and serve students across the College of Liberal Arts.

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching (100%): Deliver high-quality online instruction for introductory and occasional upper-division courses.

• Maintain student engagement, assess performance, and foster an inclusive virtual learning environment.

• Coordinate with departmental leadership as needed to support academic goals.

No research, service, or administrative duties are required.

Required Qualifications

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

• Previous teaching experience at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Anthropology or related discipline.

Conditions of Employment

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

Application Instructions

To apply, submit the following:

• Letter of intent describing your teaching interests and areas of expertise

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Names and contact information of three professional references
  (References will only be contacted after notifying candidates.)

Applicants may redact age-identifying information such as birth dates or graduation years.

This pool remains active until 12/31/2025. Candidates wishing to remain in consideration beyond this date must reapply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Colorado State University is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable academic community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories.

Background Check Policy

To promote a safe learning and work environment, CSU conducts background checks that may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry review, financial history, and/or education verification, depending on the position.

Search Contact

Michael Pante
Email: Michael.Pante@colostate.edu