Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology and Master's in Addiction Counseling (MACP) program seeks applicants for the instructor open pool position to support teaching in CAC undergraduate and MACP graduate classes.

Salary range

$48,000-60,000 annually, but paid on a per course basis.

Essential Job Duties

• Instruction in the field of addiction counseling at the undergraduate and graduate level.

• Management of the course materials and grade book.

Conditions of Employment

Background check required

Supervision

There is no supervision with this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related area.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, please submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter

• CV or resume

• Licenses or Certifications

This posting will remain open and continue collecting applications until October 31, 2026. Applicants who wish to be considered after this date must reapply.

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.

Employee Benefits

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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 for the finalist before a final offer. 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.