Biology Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty in Biology to teach specific courses as needed. Responsibilities include delivering courses in person or online, preparing materials, and providing timely student feedback.

Qualifications include a Master’s in biology or related field; a Doctorate and relevant teaching experience are preferred. Open until filled; pay is per credit hour with rates posted by the college.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or related field.
• Doctorate in Biology or related field.
• Relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses that may include multiple biology topics.
• Deliver content in person or online and prepare materials.
• Provide timely feedback and grade student work.
• Support students and comply with syllabus and policies.
• Adapt to new teaching modalities as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Doctorate in Biology or related field

Job description

Department

Biology

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.

Position Summary

The Department of Biology at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions. This listing is for potential future affiliate faculty needs to teach specific Biology courses. Screening of applicants will occur when course sections need to be filled.

For more information about the Department of Biology, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/biology.

Responsibilities

Teach courses that may include one or more of the following: Human Biology for Non‑Majors (BIO 1000); General Biology Lecture and/or Laboratory (BIO 1080, 1090, 1081, 1091); Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 2310 and 2320); General Microbiology (BIO 2400); General Genetics (BIO 3600) and other upper division Biology courses as needed by the department.

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

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Biology or related field

• Relevant teaching experience

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 $1264 - $1482.

For more information, please view the pay rates under College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

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.

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.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access‑oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.