Instructor​/Senior Instructor; non-tenure track - Pool

Position Summary

Department of Occupational Therapy seeks applications throughout the semester from individuals interested in obtaining temporary teaching positions with graduate classes.

Department of Occupational Therapy seeks applications throughout the semester from individuals interested in obtaining temporary teaching positions with graduate classes.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026
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Colorado State University is a Carnegie I research institution. The Occupational Therapy Department's mission is to optimize human performance and participation in everyday occupations and contexts across the life span. The Department includes a PhD in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science and an entry level OTD.

• Teaching
• Planning and delivery of lecture/recitations
• Assessment of student work

• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)

• No supervisory responsibility

• Applicants for Instructor must hold a master's degree in occupational therapy.
• U.S. Work Authorization

• Experience teaching graduate or continuing education classes
• Licensed Occupational Therapist

• This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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