Chicana/o Studies Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 1,741,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the Department of Chicana/o Studies. Courses include CHS1000 Introduction to Chicano Studies and other lower and upper division courses; teaching may be in-person, online, or hybrid.

Affiliates teach on a per credit hour basis, with duties including delivering course content, preparing materials, grading, and providing student support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chicana/o Studies or a closely related field.
• Some experience teaching at the college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses during the day, evening and/or weekend as necessary.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide robust feedback in a timely manner.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Online instruction

Education

Master’s degree in Chicana/o Studies or related field

Ph.D. in Chicano studies or related field

Job description

Department Chicano Studies

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 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 Chicana/o Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

Teach one or more courses during the day, evening and/or weekend as necessary. Courses include CHS1000 Introduction to Chicano Studies and other lower and upper division courses as needed. Courses may be in‑person, online, or in hybrid capacities.

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 and providing robust feedback in a timely manner
• Addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies
• 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
• 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 Chicana/o Studies or a closely related field
• Some experience teaching at the college/university level

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chicano studies or a related field
• 3 or more years of teaching experience at the college/university level

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 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. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 – $1482. For more information, please view the pay rates under the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate‑Rates‑AY‑25‑26.

How to Apply

Candidate must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter addressing teaching experience and qualifications
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume 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. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental
• Free RTD pass
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver conducts 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.

Additional Information

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].