Exercise and Sport Sciences Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free RTD pass

Job summary

An educational institution in Denver invites applications for a part-time affiliate faculty position in Exercise Science and Sport Management. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and relevant teaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering class content and providing student support. The role does not provide benefits and is dependent on budget and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Sport Management, or related field.
• Teaching experience in the required discipline and content area.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in person or online.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience in Exercise Science

Sensitivity to diverse student populations

Education

Master’s degree in Exercise Science or Sport Management

Job description

Overview

Exercise and Sport Sciences Affiliate Instructor - Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the degree program areas of Exercise Science and Sport Management. We are seeking part-time, affiliate instructors in all content areas across the curriculum.

For more information about the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/exercise-sport-sciences.

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.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Sport Management, or a closely related field
• Teaching experience in the required discipline and content area

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

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS): Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26

How to Apply

Candidates 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
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter 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.

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as 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, see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 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].

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 includes a large proportion of first-generation students and students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.