Economics Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Economics. Responsibilities include teaching 3–9 credit hours, advising, and delivering high-quality course content on campus.

Affiliate faculty are hired per credit hour on a semester basis, not eligible for university benefits, and assignments depend on budget and enrollment. Qualified applicants should hold an MA/MS in Economics or related field and meet policy

Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Economics, Applied Economics, Agri‑Econ Economics, or a related field earned within the last 6 years.
• Meet College of Business Faculty Qualifications Policy criteria to be classified as SA, PA, or IP.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3‑9 credit hours.
• Be available for consultation with students.
• Work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop and deliver course content, prepare materials and lesson plans, grade student work, provide timely feedback, address student questions, and provide academic support as needed.
• Provide instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the syllabus and with department course coordination policies.
• Comply with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction and peer observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction.

Education

M.A. or M.S. in Economics, Applied Economics, Agri-Econ Economics, or a related field earned within the last 6 years

ABD or Ph.D. within the last 6 years with at least one publication in a journal listed in ABDC or Cabell’s or a refereed book chapter and at least one conference presentation

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Economics at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3‑9 credit hours.
• Be available for consultation with students.
• Work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop and deliver course content, prepare materials and lesson plans, grade student work, provide timely feedback, address student questions, and provide academic support as needed.
• Provide instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the syllabus and with department course coordination policies.
• Comply with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction and peer observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction.

Required Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Economics, Applied Economics, Agri‑Econ Economics, or a related field earned within the last 6 years.
• Meet College of Business Faculty Qualifications Policy criteria to be classified as SA, PA, or IP.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABD or Ph.D. within the last 6 years with at least one publication in a journal listed in ABDC or Cabell’s (less than 50%) or a refereed book chapter and at least one conference presentation.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per credit hour basis on a semester‑by‑semester basis. They are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program and must teach in person/on campus upon hire. Assignments depend on budget and enrollment.

Salary

Salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned, with a per‑credit-hour rate between $1,264 and $1,482.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications should include a detailed CV, copies of unofficial graduate transcripts, and if ABD, an email from the advisor confirming ABD status. The application portal has a single field for uploading all required materials; multiple documents can be merged into one PDF.

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance, retirement plans, etc.). Note: Affiliate faculty are not eligible for these benefits.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

MSU Denver is a licensed Hispanic‑Serving Institution and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. For questions, contact [e-mail].

Closing Date

Open until filled.