Job Details

CSM Instructors: All Levels

Position Number: 7161665
Location: Golden, CO
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

CSM Instructors: All Levels

Posting Number: JR108468
Location:

Engineering a world of possibilities
**All applicants MUST upload a resume showing proof of a Bachelor's degree**

Join us at Mines as a CSM course instructor! Current courses available include CSM 101, 102, 201, 250, 275, 202, and 350. These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship and will not be in the future.

Accepted candidates will teach a full semester, work collaboratively with Peer Mentors/Teaching Assistants (students), and facilitate the course and the respective lesson plans associated. Moreover, instructors are expected to provide assistance, support, and care for the apprx. 25 - 50 students enrolled in their respective class. *For more about CSM 202, please visit: https://studentwellness.mines.edu/csm202/#instructor-position.

If you're interested in multiple courses but only have the capacity to teach one in the fall, we strongly encourage you to apply for CSM 101: First Year Success Seminar, as there is a greater need for instructors.
Key Responsibilities:

Teach assigned classes as per course syllabus and schedule to meet the required contact hours, including holding optional weekly office hours.

Employ relevant teaching strategies and foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student success.

Assess student work and progress toward mastery of learning outcomes with timely feedback.

Develop, assess, and improve course materials, assignments, and delivery (as necessary).

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree

Experiencing facilitating and leading successful and productive conversations/projects

Excellent communication skills

Salary and Benefits

Dependent on the specific teaching assignment, the rate of pay (stipend) per course assignment between $425 - $1500.

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

As a current Mines employee, please log into Workday to apply to the internal posting. Email kwhite1@mines.edu with any questions.

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a CV or Resume. A Resume or CV must be uploaded with your application or it may not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application will also require you to indicate which courses you are applying for.

Application review will begin May 18, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by May 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

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