Affiliate Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

A leading university in Denver is seeking part-time Affiliate Instructors for Mechanical Engineering Technology. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include teaching, preparing course materials, and supporting students academically. This role offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of relevant teaching or industry experience.
• Ability to prepare course materials and assess student work.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Provide academic support to students as needed.
• Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• Ensure instruction aligns with the approved course syllabus and department policies; participate in department course coordination if required.
• Comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Demonstrate adaptability to new modes of instruction and sensitivity to diverse student needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Adaptability to diverse learning needs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree or Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Affiliate Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time in Mechanical Engineering Technology, in person or online as assigned.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans; deliver content to students; assess and grade student work; provide timely and robust feedback.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• Ensure instruction aligns with the approved course syllabus and department policies; participate in department course coordination if required.
• Comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Demonstrate adaptability to new modes of instruction and sensitivity to diverse student needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Four years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 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, usually on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Not eligible for University benefit coverage; employment dependent on budget and enrollment.
• Qualified candidates may be expected to teach in person on campus upon hire.

Salary

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For pay rates, see the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design (CACED) page.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online through MSU Denver’s career site. Required materials include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will upload all required materials in one submission field. Official transcripts will be required for the candidate selected for hire.

Benefits

MSU Denver offers medical, vision and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance, retirement plans, and other programs. See the MSU Denver benefits page for details and the benefits summary PDF.

Other

The University conducts background checks on all finalists for positions. MSU Denver is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver and value the diverse identities and perspectives of our community.