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Working Title Instructors (Graduate Program in Public Health) - Open Pool Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Posting Number 202500083F Proposed Annual Salary Range Per course/credit basis; $3,000 to $7,000/class (full-time equivalent 9 month salary of $48,000 to $72,000) Employee Benefits
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Position Type Faculty Work Hours/Week Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, 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 Graduate Program in Public Health (GPPH) at Colorado State University (CSU) is a part of the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH). ColoradoSPH is a collaborative school including three academic institutions, over 200 faculty, and over 500 students across three campuses. The CSU campus currently offers a Master of Public Health in 6 specialty areas, a certificate program, and has approximately 100 graduate students, and over 70 faculty across CSU with appointments in the ColoradoSPH.
Tenure/Tenure Track? No % Research % Teaching % Service % Administration To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2025 Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date Position Summary
The Graduate Program in Public Health at CSU, which is part of the collaborative Colorado School of Public Health, seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary teaching positions within the program. The program provides instruction to graduate students. These temporary positions may include teaching only one course or possibly more. Applicants to this pool are used to fill gaps in department curriculum and instruction. Not all applicants will be contacted regarding a teaching opportunity.
Instructors should be dedicated to supporting students, supporting the
vision and mission of the ColoradoSPH , and upholding
CSU’s Land-Grant Mission .
Open pool expires: December 31, 2025.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications
Applicants for Instructor positions must hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in public health or other related field and at least 3 years of professional public health experience, OR have a doctoral degree in public health or other related field.
We are specifically seeking applicants who are able to teach courses related to the following topics:
- Built Environment
- Chronic disease
- Communicable disease
- Community health
- Community health organization
- Emergency/Disaster preparedness
- Epidemiology
- Environmental health
- Global health
- Health communication
- Health equity
- Health systems, management and policy
- Infectious disease and/or zoonotic disease
- International health
- Mental health
- One health
- Physical activity
- Prevention and health promotion
- Public health leadership
- SAS/SPSS/R/STATA use and data management for public health data
- Wellness
- Other topics relevant to the field of public health
Preferred Job Qualifications
It is highly desirable that individuals have a doctoral degree in a public health related discipline and previous experience in teaching or training.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To Apply: Interested applicants should click the apply button at the top of the page. Please include a cover letter stating interest in employment, a current resume/CV, a statement of teaching experience, and the names and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
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.
This pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply.
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. 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.
Search Contact Erika Lund at Erika.Lund@Colostate.edu
Essential Duties
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a minimum of a Master's Degree in public health or other related field and at least 3 years of professional public health experience OR have a doctoral degree in public health or other related field?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents - Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
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Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Live in, Work at office, Local area,