Culinary Affiliate Instructor, School of Hospitality

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision and dental

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life and supplemental insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for temporary, part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the School of Hospitality. The program covers basic cooking, international cuisine, and foodservice fundamentals, with opportunities to teach both in person and online.

The role requires a master’s degree (or an approved combination of qualifications and professional experience) and a demonstrated ability to engage a diverse student body while leveraging technology in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in hospitality or related field or substantial professional work experience linked to teaching field.
• Teaching experience at college level preferred and able to teach online and in person.
• Ability to adapt to diverse student needs and enhance learning with technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3+ credit hours per assignment.
• Deliver content in person or online with robust student feedback.
• Support students with accessible and timely academic guidance.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and modalities.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in hospitality or related field

Associate’s degree + substantial professional experience

Job description

Department Hospitality, Tourism & Events

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.

About the School of Hospitality

The School of Hospitality serves students across four majors, one minor, and six certificates. The School is the only program in the United States that has a LEED Gold® hotel SpringHill Suites hotel, a commercial conference space, a state‑of‑the‑art beverage testing laboratory, a commercial restaurant, the Day Leadership Academy, and the Charlie Papazian Brewing Education Lab.

Position Summary

The School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for temporary, part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the School of Hospitality, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3+ credit hours.
• Subject areas may include, but are not limited to: Basic Cooking Skills, International Cooking, and Foodservice Fundamentals.
• Will work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Will demonstrate ability to effectively infuse technology into coursework.
• Will be available for consultation with students.
• 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

• (a) completion of a master’s degree in the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach; or (b) an associate’s degree or higher in a hospitality‑related discipline plus professional experience that is current at the time of hire, that has been substantial in terms of duration and level of responsibility, and that clearly links to the field in which the faculty member is expected to teach.
• If the Master’s degree is outside the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach, there is an increased expectation of substantial professional work experience in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nationally recognized certificates and licenses relevant to the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach (e.g., CEC, FMP, etc.).

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

Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512.

Benefits

• medical
• vision and dental
• free RTD pass
• tuition reimbursement
• life and supplemental insurance plans
• retirement plans
• 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

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