Adjunct Instructor - Mountain Campus

Position Summary:

The Warner College of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for Temporary Instructor positions to primarily help teach field courses, including the signature month‑long experience for undergraduate students at the CSU Mountain Campus field station. This course introduces students to:

• the terminology and techniques to identify the species and environmental characteristics of natural resources, especially as represented in Colorado.
• the quantification of these factors including data collection and analysis, and
• evaluating conditions of natural resource condition and making management decisions.

The general topics of this course include the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Forestry, Range, Fish, Wildlife & Conservation Biology, and Watershed Science. To meet the needs of this class, applicants should have expertise in at least one of these fields of study.

The posting is open until filled. Position will be full‑time for between 2 weeks and 3 months starting mid‑May through mid‑August.

The position will be housed in the Warner College of Natural Resources. The college has 5 departments that offer programs in:
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Geosciences, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, and Ecosystem Science and Sustainability.

Teach field courses, including the signature month‑long experience for undergraduate students at the CSU Mountain Campus field station.

• Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license by employment start date.

None

• A graduate degree in one of the following or closely related subject areas:
  Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Forestry, Range, Fish, Wildlife & Conservation and/or Watershed Science.

• Teaching experience in the field related to the disciplines of interest
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good computer skills (e.g., Canvas, Word, Excel)
• First Aid Training

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