Inclusive Higher Education Solutions Affiliate Faculty

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 24,998 - 37,274; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Free RTD pass

Job summary

An educational institution in Denver seeks part-time affiliate faculty for Inclusive Higher Education Solutions. The role includes teaching diverse learners, preparing course materials, and providing academic support. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and be committed to inclusive education practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for candidates.
• Teaching experience and sensitivity to diverse learners preferred.
• Ability to adapt and learn new instructional methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 9 credit hours per semester across various subjects.
• Prepare lesson plans and assess student performance.
• Provide academic consultation to students as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Consultation

Student Support

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree or ABD status

Job description

Inclusive Higher Education Solutions Affiliate Faculty

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Position Summary



Inclusive Higher Education Solutions at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty positions, teaching courses and supporting diverse learners, including students with intellectual differences.



For more information about Inclusive Higher Education Solutions: https://www.msudenver.edu/education/office-of-education-solutions/inclusive-higher-education-solutions/



Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Areas to be taught include, but are not limited to: academic success, self-advocacy, student-centered planning, executive function, employment exploration, acquisition, and retention.
• Instructors will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class.
• Instructors will need to be available to meet with the IHES team for collaboration for student success.
  
  

An affiliate faculty member’s duties 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
• Maintaining office hours
• Complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Applicants may be asked to teach in person, online, or in hybrid capacities dependent upon course needs. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is necessary.
• Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population, including students with intellectual disabilities.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or ABD status
  
  

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.



For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Affiliate-Rates-2025.pdf



Instructions to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers, and submit the following materials:



Required Documents

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
  
  

Optional Documents

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

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.



If you are unable to attach copies of your transcripts at the time of application, please email those documents to Dr. Charlie Buckley at [e-mail] Attn: IHES Affiliate Application



Please submit questions to Dr. Charlie Buckley at [e-mail]



Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Elizabeth Wellington

Posting Representative Email

[e-mail]

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.

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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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