"Secondary Education Affiliate Instructor"

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Dept of Sec Ed, K-12 & Tech

The Department of Secondary, K-12, Educational Technology at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. Great work ethic, innovation, passion, experience, and a desire for continued growth are requisite for joining our dynamic team of educators.

For more information about the Department of Secondary Education, K-12 Education and Educational Technology in our School of Education, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/secondary-k-12-educational-technology.

Responsibilities
Teach 1 - 9 credit hours per semester and be available for consultation with students. Responsibilities include teaching classes in Secondary Education sequence such as foundations of educational psychology and philosophy, multicultural education, classroom management, planning and assessment. There may also be opportunities to supervise field experiences.

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
Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications
ABD or completed Doctorate
Middle and/or high school teaching experience

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 School of Education (SOE): 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
• Cover letter
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

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.

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

Closing Date
Open Until Filled