"Economics Affiliate Instructor"

Economics Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Economics

The Department of Economics at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 - 9 credit hours
• Be available for consultation with students
• Will work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff

An affiliate faculty member's duties may include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

ABD or Ph.D. in Economics, Applied Economics, or Agri-Econ Economics within the last 6 years

Preferred Qualifications

ABD or Ph.D. within the last 6 years with record of at least one publication in a journal listed in ABDC or Cabell's (less than 50%), or a refereed book chapter and at least one conference presentation

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University's benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.

Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary for Announcement

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Business: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of all unofficial graduate scripts
• If ABD, please provide email from advisor providing evidence that graduate student has ABD status or date of when graduate will defend their proposal

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Please submit questions to Dr. Alexandre Padilla, Chair and Professor of Department of Economics, at padilale@msudenver.edu or 303-615-0116.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled