Communication Studies Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; United States; Sur place; USD 1 699 000 - 2 083 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty in the Department of Communication Studies. Duties include teaching in person or online, developing materials, grading, and providing support to diverse urban students.

Qualifications require a Master’s degree in Communication Studies or a relevant field. A Doctorate is preferred. Affiliate roles are part-time, per-credit, with no university benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication Studies or relevant discipline.
• Able to teach in person or online as required.
• Sensitivity to the educational needs of a diverse urban student population.

Responsabilités

• Teach assigned classes in person or online, delivering course content.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work.
• Provide timely, robust feedback and assist students as needed.
• Adhere to department policies and program outcomes.

Connaissances

Public Speaking

Communication Theory

Organizational Communication

Gender and Communication

Culture and Communication

Rhetoric

Interpersonal Communication

Formation

Master’s degree in Communication Studies or relevant discipline

Doctorate in Communication Studies or relevant discipline

Description du poste

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 Communication Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions. Faculty in the Department of Communication Studies cultivate student skill in understanding, evaluating, and producing communication. The persons added to our affiliate instructor pool are part‑time faculty who work on a contracted basis dependent on department needs. Individuals may apply to teach in these emphasis areas with the defined academic qualifications: Public Speaking, Communication Theory, Organizational Communication, Gender and Communication, Culture and Communication, Rhetoric, and Interpersonal Communication.

Responsibilities

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 Communication Studies or relevant discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in Communication Studies or relevant discipline
Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low‑income backgrounds, first‑generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non‑traditional students, student veterans, and English language learners

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.

Benefits

The 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.

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.

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.

Closing Date Open Until Filled