"Mathematics And Statistics Affiliate Instructor"

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The Mathematics and Statistics affiliate instructor will conduct 1-9 hours of General Studies mathematics courses and/or small group learning sessions that accompany General Studies mathematics courses. They will work and interact with diverse groups of students and/or coordinate with faculty teaching lecture sections aligned with learning sessions.

For more information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/math/.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1 - 9 hours of in-person or hybrid General Studies mathematics courses and/or in-person small group learning sessions that accompany General Studies mathematics courses.
• Candidates will work and interact with diverse groups of students and/or coordinate with faculty teaching lecture sections aligned with learning sessions.

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

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or closely related field and proficiency in teaching with technology, e.g., calculators and computer software

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 Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design: 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 required materials:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter

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 Jess Bertram, Affiliate Faculty Coordinator at jbertra3@msudenver.edu.

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