Chemistry Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,699,000 - 2,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Long-term disability

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. The primary responsibility is to teach chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels on campus in Denver, CO.

The successful candidate will teach in person, prepare materials, and support students while maintaining alignment with the course syllabus and department policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Doctorate would be preferred.
• Previous teaching experience in chemistry is required or highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory) to undergraduate students.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Deliver instruction in person or online according to course needs.
• Support students administratively and academically as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

## Chemistry Affiliate InstructorApply: Denver, Colorado: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR104544## DepartmentChemistry*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.At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.**Position Summary**The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels.For more information about the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/chemistry.**Responsibilities*** This position typically teaches chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels.* The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population 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 Chemistry or closely related field**Preferred Qualifications*** Doctorate* Previous 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 $1233 - $1512.For more information, you may view pay rates here: Affiliate Rates.**How to Apply**Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following required materials: * Resume or CV* Cover letterApplicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.Please submit any questions to:Dr. Andrew Bonham, Ph.D. and ChairDepartment of Chemistry & BiochemistryMetropolitan State University of DenverP.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 52Denver, CO 80217-3362Email: [e-mail] transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.## Closing DateOpen Until Filled## Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky## Posting Representative [e-mail] ## BenefitsThe 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 access to 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.