Early Childhood Education Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking part-time affiliate faculty to teach at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Candidates must possess a Master's degree, while a Doctoral degree or ABD status is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching no more than 9 credit hours per semester and preparing assessments and course content in various subjects.

This position is at-will, with pay based on the number of credit hours assigned, typically between $1,264 and $1,482 per credit hour. The role requires teaching in person/on-campus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for faculty teaching positions.
• Doctoral degree or ABD status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 9 credit hours per semester.
• Prepare and deliver course content for various subjects.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback.
• Consult with students as needed.

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree or ABD status preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Department of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester.
• Prepare, deliver, and assess course content in areas including foundation courses, developmentally appropriate practice courses, multicultural courses, literacy, science, social studies, mathematics methods courses, assessment courses, and classroom management courses.
• Deliver instruction in person or online, prepare lesson plans, and grade student work.
• Provide timely, robust feedback and support to students, addressing questions in accordance with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Consult with students before and after class as needed.
• Participate in peer observation and comply with student evaluation of instruction policies.
• Adapt to new modes of instruction and meet the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Doctoral degree or ABD status preferred.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester‑by‑semester basis. They are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. Affiliates are expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire. Salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate of $1,264–$1,482 per credit hour, set by university policy.

Application Process

Candidates must apply online through the MSU Denver career site at https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, a list of three professional references with contact information, and unofficial transcripts. Selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts.

Background Checks

Background checks are conducted for finalists prior to employment.

Closing Date

Open until filled.