Anthropology Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,286 - 2,041,603; Part time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is looking for part-time affiliate faculty to teach in the Anthropology degree program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses and providing academic support to students in various formats.

A Master’s degree in Anthropology or a related field is required, while a Ph.D. and prior teaching experience are preferred. Pay is based on credit hours, with rates ranging from $1,264 to $1,482 per credit hour.

All applicants should submit their applications including a CV, cover letter, and transcripts through the MSU Denver career site.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology or a related field is required.
• Teaching experience is preferred, especially in Anthropology.
• Diverse instructional preferences and adaptability to different teaching formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses in Anthropology and related subjects.
• Prepare materials and deliver course content, grading assignments.
• Provide academic support and feedback according to university policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field

Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field

Job description

Department Sociology

Part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions for the Anthropology degree program at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses in Anthropology and other subjects as needed by the department.
• Provide instruction in person, online, or hybrid formats, including morning, afternoon, evening, or online classes when available.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, deliver course content, grade student work, and give timely, robust feedback.
• Address student questions and provide academic support in accordance with university, college, and department policies.
• Instruct consistently with the course syllabus and learning objectives, and comply with university-wide instructional evaluation and peer observation policies.
• Adapt to new modes of instruction and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Qualifications

Required: Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field.

Preferred: Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field and teaching experience.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per‑credit‑hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester‑by‑semester basis, and are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefits program. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary

Pay is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate of $1,264 to $1,482 per credit hour, per University policy.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references via the MSU Denver career site. All documents should be uploaded together in a single file. After submission, the application cannot be edited. For questions, contact Vonda Knox, Program Coordinator of Sociology and Anthropology, at [e-mail].

Accommodations

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. Please contact Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Legal Statement

MSU Denver is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and requires compliance with federal and state equal opportunity regulations. The University conducts background checks on all finalists prior to employment.