Integrated Science Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,699,000 - 2,083,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Integrated Biology and Earth Science (SCI 2600) and Integrated Physical and Chemical Sciences (SCI 2610). These are non-tenure track, per credit hour assignments for a semester at a time.

Duties include teaching in person or online, preparing materials, grading, and providing timely feedback while complying with university policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or a related EAS field.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes in person or online.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback.
• Adhere to university policies and department guidelines.
• Support online or in-person instruction as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and/or any EAS related discipline

Job description

## Integrated Science Affiliate InstructorApply: Denver, Colorado: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR104530## DepartmentEarth and Atmospheric Science*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 Department**The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) is home to four undergraduate degree programs in Applied Geology, Environmental Science, Geography and GIS, and Meteorology. Our programs are united in our mission to provide students with an enriching education in Earth system science, and human-environmental impacts. The EAS Department has advanced research and teaching facilities, including designated GIS and Meteorology computer labs, Geology and Environmental Science teaching labs, and a variety of state-of-the-art instrumentation and equipment (e.g., X-ray Diffractometer, Ion Chromatograph, High Precision Liquid Chromatograph, ICP-MS, and handheld X-ray fluorescence). The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team of >15 faculty and staff, devoted foremost to excellence in teaching and supporting the success of our diverse students. The EAS Department is committed to MSU Denver’s strategic goal of attracting and retaining a representative workforce, and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.**Position Summary**The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. This listing is for potential future affiliate faculty needs to teach courses in Integrated Biology and Earth Science (SCI 2600) and/or Integrated Physical and Chemical Sciences (SCI 2610).For more information about the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/earth-atmospheric-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.**Required Qualifications**Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and/or any EAS related discipline**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. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512.For more information, you may view pay rates here: Affiliate Rates.**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 informationApplicants 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.## Closing DateOpen Until Filled## Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky## Posting Representative [e-mail] ## BenefitsThe 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.