Biochemistry Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) seeks part-time affiliate faculty in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry to teach biochemistry and introductory organic and biological science courses for undergraduate students. This includes lecture and laboratory components at basic and advanced levels.

Courses may be taught in person or online; affiliate faculty are hired per credit hour. Payment ranges from $1,264 to $1,482 per credit hour, based on credit-hour assignments and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
• Doctorate in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach biochemistry and introduction to organic & biological science courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work, and provide timely feedback.
• Deliver course content in person or online, consistent with the syllabus and department policies.
• Provide academic support to students as needed.
• Adapt to new modes of instruction and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Education

Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field

Doctorate in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field

Job description

Position Summary

Part‑time affiliate faculty teaching position in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver). The primary responsibility is to teach biochemistry and introduction to organic & biological science courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach biochemistry and introduction to organic & biological science courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work, and provide timely feedback.
• Deliver course content in person or online, consistent with the syllabus and department policies.
• Provide academic support to students as needed.
• Adapt to new modes of instruction and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
• Previous teaching experience.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually semester‑by‑semester. They are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. Assignment may require teaching in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary

Rate per credit hour assignment: $1,264 – $1,482, based on the number of credit hours assigned.

Benefits

Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program.