"Religious Studies Affiliate Instructor"

Religious Studies Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department: Philosophy

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program.

About the University: Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) serves over 16,000 diverse students, providing affordable and flexible education. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and the third largest public institution in Colorado. For more information, visit: MSU Denver.

About the Department: The Department of Philosophy provides opportunities for critical inquiry into human existence, offering a BA in Philosophy and minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Position Summary: Instructors will teach one to three classes per semester, with particular needs for RLG 1040 - Asian Religions, RLG 1050 - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and RLG 1090 - Religion, Justice, and Liberation Movements. Opportunities are available for in-person and online teaching. For more information about the Department of Philosophy, visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/philosophy.

Responsibilities: Teach 3-9 credit hours in Religious Studies, which may be in-person, remote, or hybrid. Duties include delivering course content, preparing materials, grading, providing feedback, and supporting students.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Religious Studies or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a closely related field; teaching experience.

Terms of Employment: Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired on a per credit hour basis, not eligible for benefits.

Salary: Based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, view rates under the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

How to Apply: Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site. Complete applications include a CV, cover letter, copies of unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references. Please submit questions to Erica Poggenpohl at epoggenp@msudenver.edu or call (303) 615-0900. Official transcripts will be required for the selected candidate.