Business Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Free RTD pass

Job summary

A higher education institution in Denver is seeking a part-time Business Affiliate Instructor to teach general business courses. Candidates must hold a Master's degree, have substantial professional experience, and demonstrate effective teaching abilities. The role involves teaching both in-person and online, participating in program assessments, and supporting a diverse student body. This position is part-time and dependent on budget and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the field of teaching with professional experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience clearly linked to the subject area.
• Evidence of effective teaching in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach specified courses either on campus or online.
• Provide academic support and maintain office hours.
• Prepare course materials and assess student performance.
• Deliver course content, prepare materials, grade work, and maintain office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Adaptability to teaching modes

Education

Master’s degree in the relevant field

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Business Affiliate Instructor role at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

The AACSB-accredited College of Business at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions for general business courses.

For more information about the College of Business, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 - 9 credit hours. Courses to be taught include Introduction to Business, Business Communication, Career Planning, and Global Corporate Social Responsibility. Most assigned affiliate class sections are on campus.
• Participate in program assessment activities, as assigned
• Be available for consultation with students
• Work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff

An affiliate faculty member’s duties include teaching assigned classes in person or online, 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 academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; maintaining office hours; 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 should be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach.
• Professional experience current at the time of hire, substantial in duration and level of responsibility, and clearly linked to the field in which the faculty member is expected to teach. Normally, this experience is no less than ten consecutive years with increasing levels of responsibility and supervisory experience.
• If the Master’s degree is outside the field, there is an increased expectation for substantial professional work experience in the discipline. Affiliate faculty members have the responsibility of maintaining professional qualifications. For the College of Business Faculty Qualifications policy, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/College-of-Business-Faculty-Qualifications-Policy.pdf

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of quality teaching in higher education.

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

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, view pay rates under the College of Business: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.pdf.

How To Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications should include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will upload all required materials in one location on the portal. If you are unable to attach transcripts electronically or have questions, contact:

Angelica Bahl, Screening Chair
Department of Marketing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 79
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Email: [e-mail]
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and other programs. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities; to request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Diversity and Inclusion

Metropolitan State University of Denver values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.