Affiliate Instructor, Computer and Electrical Engineering

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,699,000 - 2,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free RTD pass

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology. This pool is for affiliate faculty who may teach courses in Computer and Electrical Engineering on a part-time, per-credit basis.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field with four years of relevant experience; a Master’s or Doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or Engineering related field plus four years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or Engineering related field plus four years of relevant experience or Doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person, part-time in Computer and Electrical Engineering.
• Affiliate faculty duties include teaching assigned classes, delivering course content, grading, providing timely feedback, and assisting students as needed while adhering to program policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or Engineering related field

Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or Engineering related field, plus four years of relevant experience or Doctorate

Job description

Department

Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology

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. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values:Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology

Explore, Innovate, Lead—Engineering Your Future at MSU Denver

The Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology at MSU Denver offers a dynamic range of undergraduate degrees designed to ignite your curiosity and empower your career. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, technology, infrastructure, or leadership, our programs prepare you to tackle real-world challenges with confidence and creativity.

• Environmental Engineering students address critical challenges like water purification, and waste management developing innovative solutions to protect and restore the environment
• Mechanical Engineering majors design and optimize systems such as robotics, and advanced manufacturing processes, pushing the boundaries of efficiency and innovation
• Civil Engineering Technology students shape the future of our communities through the planning, design, and construction of vital infrastructure
• Computer Engineering majors blend hardware and software expertise to develop cutting-edge technologies like embedded systems for smart devices, artificial intelligence platforms, and secure network architectures
• Electrical Engineering students create and enhance systems powering electric vehicles, renewable energy grids, and advanced communication networks that drive our connected world
• Construction Project Management students learn to lead complex building projects from concept to completion, blending engineering principles with business and leadership skills

Our dedicated faculty challenge and support students every step of the way, ensuring they’re equipped for a dynamic career. Equipped with strong math, science, analysis, and problem-solving skills, a degree from MSU Denver’s Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology isn’t just a credential—it’s a platform for making a meaningful impact in the world.

Position Summary

The Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

For more information about the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/engineering-engineering-technology.

Responsibilities

Teach in person, part-time in Computer and Electrical Engineering.

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 Computer or Electrical Engineering or Engineering related field, plus four years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or Engineering related field, plus four years of relevant experience or Doctorate

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.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Benefits

The 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 accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more