Job Description

Position Summary

The Faculty/Instructor position oversees the academic components/program design and student recruitment for the program. Individuals in this role finalize the course syllabus, manage the Canvas shell, and handle grading. In addition, faculty/instructors work closely with in-country partners to design the itinerary to meet the academic goals of the program. Faculty/instructors collaborate closely with support staff to build strong, trusting relationships with students, serving as a consistent source for academic and social-emotional guidance for students.  

Essential Job Duties

• Before departure collaborate with on-site partner organization to understand and development international itinerary , develop/Update Syllabus and academic content, and communicate with key people in departments (Advisors, teaching faculty) to share information about the program.

• Attend and participate in all preparation and planning meetings, identify support staff if enrollment goals are met, and collaborate with on-site staff while abroad to confirm itineraries.

• Communicate with interested applicants about academic/itinerary questions, review and select applicants, and co-facilitate the First Group Meeting in late spring or early fall to welcome students to the program. 

• Be available for 24/7 emergency response for students in-country, check on the social, emotional, mental health of students daily, and complete incident reports as needed 

• Attend Education Aboard debrief after program return and complete all necessary travel financial submissions within 2 weeks of return.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check.

Supervision

None

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in interdisciplinary teaching of Engineering and Sustainability
• Experience in program and curriculum design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching abroad
• Proficiency in Dutch

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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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.