Biology Affiliate Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life and supplemental insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Biology to support potential future course sections (e.g., BIO 1000, BIO 1080–1091, BIO 2310–2320, BIO 2400, BIO 3600).

Affiliate faculty are hired per credit hour, typically on a semester-by-semester basis, with no university benefits; teaching may be in person or online and requires adherence to university policies and timely student evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology courses as assigned (e.g., BIO 1000, BIO 1080/1090/1081/1091, BIO 2310/2320, BIO 2400, BIO 3600).
• Deliver content in person or online, prepare materials, grade work, and provide timely feedback.
• Support students and adhere to evaluation and peer observation policies.
• Adapt to new teaching modes and diverse student needs.

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or related field

Doctorate in Biology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Biology at Metropolitan State University of 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 will occur when course sections need to be filled.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as 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.
• Deliver course content in person or online, prepare materials and lesson plans, grade student work, provide timely feedback, and attend to student questions in accordance with university policies.
• Provide academic support to students as appropriate for the teaching assignment and adhere to student 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 Biology or a related field.

Preferred: Doctorate in Biology or a 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, typically on a semester‑by‑semester basis. They are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program and are hired on the basis of budget and enrollment.

Salary

Pay per credit hour ranges from $1264 to $1482, based on university policy. Rates are set under College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences Affiliate‑Rates‑AY‑25‑26.

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and other programs such as a long‑term disability plan. For more details, visit the University benefits website.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees and students.