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Colorado State University Instructional Coordinator Master of Computer Information Systems - Open Pool in Fort Collins, Colorado
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Working TitleInstructional Coordinator Master of Computer Information Systems - Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number202400127F
Proposed Annual Salary RangePer student basis, commensurate with grading intensity/course size, $70 – $275/student + potential pay lead instructor duties $500 - $1,600/course depending on credits. FTE base salary of $55,550, though generally part-time
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ (https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/%20) andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Position TypeFaculty
Work Hours/Week
Description of Work Unit
The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school that enrolls more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in on-campus and online programs annually. We are a top-ranked business school whose Online MCIS program is #1 in Colorado, #17 for veterans, #21 among public universities, and #31 in the nation with a growing worldwide alumni base. Our 8 centers of excellence connect students with industry experts, offering opportunities to expand their networks and engage in experiential learning.
We are a purpose-driven community consistently seeking to achieve our mission of transforming lives and improving the world around us through business education, scholarly research and community engagement. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of the College of Business Community. Our vision is to build a nationally recognized College that provides access to an exceptional business education to all those who want to learn, excels in research that advances our understanding of the world and leverages the power of business to make our world a better place. The Master of Computer Information Systems enrolls over 120 students and is offered in residence and via Colorado State University’s accredited online learning programs.
Founded 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. Join our College community in Fort Collins, Colorado, to see how you can use business to create a better world.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research0
% Teaching100
% Service0
% Administration0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/30/2025
Number of VacanciesOpen Pool
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
Instructional Coordinators (ICs) bring professional-level industry experience in the specific content areas of the Master of Computer Information Systems ( MCIS ) program. This experience adds value and reinforces academic content to the students enrolled in the College’s online graduate programs.
The College of Business online MCIS program follows a lecture-capture, distributed learning model. Under this framework, the role of the Instructional Coordinator is to work closely with lead faculty instructors to facilitate, extend, amplify and mediate course instruction with online students. By reinforcing and clarifying content, Instructional Coordinators monitor student performance in each course as it progresses. ICs collaborate with the lead faculty before the course begins by discussing course content, learning objectives, student participation, assignments, and grading metrics. This collaboration and communication between the faculty and the ICs is ongoing from 2-3 weeks before courses begin until the debrief session after the course ends.
Instructional Coordinators allow the College of Business to extend the classroom experience to a large, diverse online audience. Serving along with lead faculty, Instructional Coordinators clarify and reinforce course content and extend theory to practice. ICs in the Master of Computer Information Systems Program oversee approximately 20-30 online students. They are the primary point of communication, grade assignments, are available via email, phone, or during virtual office hours to field questions, and recommend grades to the lead faculty. For our online students, this is a significant role, as it connects them to the program during a time when they might otherwise feel disconnected. ICs provide a valuable high-touch level of customer service to the student while allowing the lead faculty to focus on developing and delivering quality content to students.
Instructional Coordinators provide a high level of student outreach and have the availability to frequently connect with students, academic advisors and team leads. They must be engaging, offering an increased and innovative presence in the online classroom to best serve the student and facilitate student success. Instructional Coordinators are expected to provide substantial student feedback and offer a quick turnaround on grades. Instructional Coordinators reflect department and institutional values, and they are expected to foster the college’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date. The College of Business will not sponsor a visa for these positions.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
MBA , MSBA , MCIS degree or equivalent from a school of business accredited by the AACSB—(The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International)
OR earned Master’s, JD degree,
OR PhD. or PhD. candidate in a relevant field of study
Excellent written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience delivering supplemental teaching/coaching to students in order to promote mastery of course content and to provide specific feedback to foster understanding of content.
Applicants must have current technical and academic skills/experience in one or more of the following content areas to serve as Instructional Coordinator in the MCIS program: IT infrastructure and management, ERP , network administration, Linux and Windows use and administration, programming/scripting (e.g., C#, ASP .Net, PHP , Java, bash, PowerShell, Python, R, JavaScript, HTML , CSS ), database concepts and design, UML & ER diagramming and modeling, SQL , NoSQL, systems analysis and design, cybersecurity, project management, analytics, machine learning, visualization, and business intelligence.
Applicants must have the technology required to serve students online, including the ability to load the necessary software to facilitate course material, or have access to this technology.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Five years of full-time professional experience with a demonstrated progression in responsibility and authority, or equivalent teaching experience in topic area.
Special Instructions to Applicants
College of Business, Academic Programs, Instructional Coordinator Master of Computer Information Systems – Open Pool.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names and contact information for three 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.
Applications accepted until June 30, 2025. Applicants wishing to remain under consideration after that date must reapply on July 1, 2025.
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. 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 Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
Search ContactRobyn Jeep Ernst, Robyn.Jeep_Ernst@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryInstructional Coordination
Duty/Responsibility
Reinforce, re-teach, and tutor concepts to students in online sections. This includes teaching the application of concepts from theory in the classroom to practice in industry/career environment based on professional experience in various concept areas.
Collaborate with lead faculty to create rubrics, grading keys, and online assignments to assess mastery of course concepts.
Grade all student assignments, submissions, and discussions to assess mastery of course content. Hold virtual office hours (by phone, Web conference, or chat) to provide additional reinforcement of course concepts or tutoring students who need additional reinforcement.
Monitor student activity and provide ongoing feedback on performance, participation, and make observations to identify “at-risk” students based on performance to provide additional instruction, teaching, tutoring and mentoring.
Meet with lead faculty and Instructional Coordinator team, in-person or by phone conference, to align course goals and assess success and needed improvement. Instructional Coordinators also meet on campus 1-2 times per year for personal development/training.
Facilitate student success through open communication and offering an increased and innovative presence in the online classroom.
Percentage Of Time65
Job Duty CategoryStudent Communication
Duty/Responsibility
Serve as primary liaison between course content and communication for online students via email, phone, or web conference.
Instructional Coordinators are the primary point of contact for students to provide online tutoring and in-depth experience of industry-related application of content to facilitate learning.
Instructional Coordinators must identify/assess student learning styles and accommodate or adjust teaching methods accordingly.
This communication provides a lifeline to students and makes them feel a part of the CSU community.
Due to the geographic disbursement of students, communicating via technology is most practical.
Instructional Coordinators oversee course sections of 30-40 online students per section.
IC’s are the primary point of communication and are expected to hold virtual “office” hours virtually.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryCourse Preparation
Duty/Responsibility
Review course materials and lectures in preparation for serving the students.
Readings are in traditional format (textbooks, articles, etc.), and lectures are online in the Canvas LMS . Collaborate with lead faculty to create assignments, grading rubrics, and grading guides, and attend course team meetings.
Percentage Of Time15
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
Optional Documents