Posting Detail InformationWorking TitleInstructor for Certified Addiction Counseling & Master's in Addiction Counseling courses - Open PoolPosition LocationFort Collins, COWork LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-personPosting Number202400070FProposed Annual Salary Range$50,000-$60,000Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Position TypeFacultyWork Hours/WeekDescription of Work UnitFounded 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 Psychology is in CSU’s College of Natural Sciences along with seven other departments: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics. The Department serves approximately 1400 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students, with approximately 30 full-time faculty members distributed across five doctoral programs: (1) Applied Social and Health Psychology, (2) Cognitive Neuroscience, (3) Cognitive Psychology, (4) Counseling Psychology, and (5) Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The Department also offers two Master’s degrees: (1) Master’s in Addiction Counseling and (2) Master’s in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology, which is an online degree. The Department houses several service centers including the Psychological Services Center, supporting graduate training objectives in counseling psychology while serving the CSU population’s mental health needs; the Center for Meaning and Purpose, which focuses on acquiring, creating, and disseminating knowledge about enabling meaning, well-being, and positive health; and the Aging Clinic of the Rockies, which focuses on research, clinical services, and outreach for older adults in the community.The Department proudly boasts the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research that concentrates on social problems that affect rural areas. Additionally, the department has an externally funded occupational health psychology training program, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( NIOSH ) Education and Research Center which provides financial resources to support graduate student education, research, and professional development.The Department is primarily housed in the Behavioral Sciences Building, a building that was completed in 2010 and was designed to meet LEED Gold Certification standards for environmental quality, innovative design, sustainability, and efficiency. The Behavioral Sciences Building includes office space for all full-time faculty and graduate students, meeting and seminar rooms, state-of-the-art classrooms, numerous lounge and study areas, and a wi-fi café. Also included are faculty research laboratories in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and sensation and perception that have been designed to specification. More information on the Department can be obtained on the Department’s website:http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/PsychologyTenure/Tenure Track?% Research% Teaching% Service% AdministrationTo ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on04/30/2025Number of VacanciesDesired Start DatePosition End DatePosition SummaryThe Department of Psychology seeks applications throughout the academic year from individuals who are interested in instructor positions for Certified Addiction Counseling and Master’s in Addiction Counseling Program courses within the department. The open positions are non-tenure track assignments. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding. Instructors will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the area of Addiction Counseling.Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)Required Job Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Psychology or closely related area
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Colorado Office of Behavioral Health Approved Trainer Status for CAC Clinical Training Program
Preferred Job Qualifications
Ph.D.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease submit your cover letter, CV/resume, licenses/certifications, and contact information of three (3) professional 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 4/30/2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.Background Check Policy StatementColorado 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.EEOColorado 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 ContactGinger Lacy-Gill [email protected] DutiesReferences RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested3Maximum Requested3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
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