Position Summary:

Adams State University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado and the city of Alamosa. As the states premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) over 50 percent of its undergraduate students represent racially diverse backgrounds. A high percentage of undergraduate students are first-generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities physical and natural sciences mechanical engineering and computer science social sciences kinesiology fine arts business and nursing and specializes in educator preparation in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in cultural resource management public administration music education kinesiology higher education administration and leadership history business (MBA) and educator programs including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program. The Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).

Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives experiences skills and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning leadership and service.

We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study work and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women BIPOC LGBTQ individuals veterans and people with disabilities.

We value qualified candidates with varied language skills who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income first-generation and Hispanic-serving rural anchor university. Therefore we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching service and scholarship.

The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams States purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.

Position Summary

We seek an energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves teaching and shares our dedication to students. This position is for a one-semester visiting faculty in Chemistry for the Fall 2026 semester. Major responsibilities include teaching Organic Chemistry with two labs and other courses equal to 12 semester hours of chemistry per semester and other duties as assigned by the department chair. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse faculty staff and students within the School of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics and across campus. Candidates should demonstrate that they possess a commitment to student-centered instruction.

Start Date: August 16th 2026

Mission of the Department

The School of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) prepares students to be scholars and professionals in their discipline by fostering scientific inquiry and critical thinking that promotes lifelong learning and problem-solving skills.

We recognize that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they dont match 100% of the job qualifications. Dont let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate many of these skills and competencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in chemistry or a closely related field will be considered for the lecture position

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of sensitivity to and ability to work effectively with the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities cultures backgrounds and abilities

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial socioeconomic academic and cultural diversity of Adams State Universitys student population including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded inclusive practices within the classroom

• Demonstrated commitment to honesty efficacy and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in chemistry or closely related field. Individuals with a terminal degree will be considered for the visiting assistant professor position

• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level

• Experience using a variety of delivery methods for teaching

• Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations and first-generation college students.

• Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students including students of color.

• Demonstrated self-awareness of ones own cultural beliefs perspectives and privileges as a part of ones orientation towards teaching.

• Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research data and theory and that leverages students unique cultures experiences and background as strengths.

Salary and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22188-$31649 commensurate with experience and education. This salary range reflects a minimum for an entry level lecturer to a maximum for an experienced assistant addition to salary Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical dental vision disability insurance flexible spending accounts life insurance and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.

Required Documents Cover letter curriculum vitae teaching statement graduate transcripts and three references.

Completed applications should include the following:

• A detailed cover letter of application addressing teaching interest/experience as well as how professional interests and goals align with Adams vision and values.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Statement: (include sample course syllabi) in addition to describing your approach to teaching in general please address the following questions:

  • What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized in (enter discipline)

  • What role should faculty play in student success

• Unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

• References: name job title and contact information (email phone).

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State Universitys Workday application portal.

Questions about the position may be directed to Christopher Adams ( or )

Review of completed applications will begin on May 14th 2026 and continue until closed.

Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives experiences skills and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning leadership and service.

We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study work and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women BIPOC LGBTQ individuals veterans and people with disabilities.

We value qualified candidates with varied language skills who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income first-generation and Hispanic-serving rural anchor university. Therefore we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching service and scholarship.

The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams States purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.

Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students faculty staff and visitors and to protecting its funds property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective continuing and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASUs Office of Equal Opportunity Director Ana Guevara and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct ASUs sexual misconduct policies contact information for the Adams State Universitys Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at These procedures also describe the Universitys response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race color sex disability and as covered by law veteran addition University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion national origin ancestry age sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression marital status and parental status.