Instructor - Open Pool - Communication Studies

Full Consideration Date: December 31, 2026

Brief Work Unit Description: 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 Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University currently teaches more than 400undergraduate majors, 16 M.A. students, and 20 Ph.D. students. The department houses the Colorado State University Center for Public Deliberation (www.cpd.colostate.edu) and hosts the Act Human Rights Film Festival (www.actfilmfest.org). The focus of the Department of Communication Studies is how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. We believe the study of communication leads to personal development, career success, and responsible citizenship. The university, college, and department are committed to continuing to build a diverse and inclusive campus community. Candidates who can advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through teaching and service are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $46,000-$48,000

Essential Job Duties: The Department of Communication Studies hires continuing, contract, or adjunct instructors from an applicant pool. Instructors are hired to teach a variety of courses in three focus areas: 1) Relational and Organizational Communication; 2) Media and Visual Culture; and 3) Rhetoric and Civic Engagement. Course assignments include public speaking, popular culture, public argumentation, group communication, interpersonal communication, nonverbal communication, evaluating contemporary television, critical media studies, evaluating contemporary film, film history, and organizational communication.

Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires) Supervision: This position will not supervise any employees.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree and evidence of teaching experience.

Application Instructions: A complete application will include a cover letter, CV, list of professional references, unofficial transcripts, course materials (a graded assignment including an A, B, and C outcome including instructor comments), sample syllabus or syllabi, and a statement of your teaching philosophy.