Accounting Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,699,000 - 2,083,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty in Accounting to teach 3–9 credit hours per term, in person or online. Instructors prepare materials, deliver content, grade work, and provide timely feedback in alignment with the syllabus and department policies.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and 10 years of related work experience, or AACSB faculty classification; a business Master’s plus teaching certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 10 years of work experience in the teaching area or AACSB business faculty classification.
• Business Master’s degree plus teaching certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–9 credit hours per term in Accounting.
• Deliver course content in person or online to diverse students.
• Prepare materials and lesson plans; grade student work and provide timely feedback.
• Address student questions; comply with university policies and evaluation procedures.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Adaptability

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree

Professional teaching certification

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Course management systems

Job description

**Position Summary**The Department of Accounting at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the Department of Accounting in our AACSB-accredited College of Business, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/accounting.**Responsibilities*** Teach 3 – 9 credit hours of Accounting courses* Will work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staffAn 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**Candidate must have a Master’s degree and 10 years of work experience in the area of the teaching assignment or otherwise be classified in one of the four AACSB business faculty categories.For complete details, see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/College-of-Business-Faculty-Qualifications-Policy.pdf**Preferred Qualifications**A business-related Master’s degree plus a professional certification in the teaching area**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. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512.For more information, you may view pay rates here: Affiliate Rates.**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* List of three professional references and their contact informationApplicants 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.If you are unable to attach electronic versions of your transcripts at time of application, please send them to:Lauren BerryDepartment of AccountingMetropolitan State University of DenverP.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 80Denver, CO 80217-3362Email: [e-mail] transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.## Closing DateOpen Until Filled## Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky## Posting Representative [e-mail] ## BenefitsThe University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]. **Background Checks**Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.