Business Affiliate Instructor

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

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver's College of Business invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in general business courses. Classes may be taught in person or online, with 3–9 credit hours per term and participation in program assessment activities.

Expect student consultation and grading under university policies. Minimum qualification includes a Master’s degree in business and at least ten years of progressive professional experience; higher education

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience with increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–9 credit hours of general business courses in person or online.

Skills

Teaching in higher ed

Education

Master's degree in business

10+ years professional experience

Job description

Position Summary

The AACSB‑accredited College of Business at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in general business courses. Assigned affiliate class sections may be taught in person or online.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–9 credit hours of courses such as Introduction to Business, Business Communication, Career Planning, and Global Corporate Social Responsibility, either in person or online.
• Participate in program assessment activities as assigned.
• Be available for student consultation and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work, provide timely feedback, and offer academic support in accordance with university and department policies.
• Deliver instruction consistent with the course syllabus and learning objectives, and comply with university‑wide student evaluation and peer observation policies.
• Adapt to and learn new modes of instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s degree in business or in the field to be taught.
• Minimum of ten consecutive years of substantial professional experience with increasing responsibility and supervisory duties, current at hire.
• If the Master’s degree is outside the field, an increased expectation for substantial professional experience in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of quality teaching in higher education.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per‑credit‑hour basis for specific classes on a semester‑by‑semester basis. They are not eligible for the University benefit program.

Salary

Salary per credit hour ranges from $1,264 to $1,482, based on university policy.

Benefits

Affiliate faculty are not eligible for the University benefit program.

Background Checks

Background checks are conducted on all finalists prior to employment.