K-12 Physical Education Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,741,286 - 2,041,603; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Life and supplemental insurance plans

Job summary

City and County of Denver is inviting applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in K-12 Physical Education at MSU Denver. The role involves teaching classes, preparing materials, grading, and providing academic support.

This position requires a Master’s degree, and teaching experience in physical education is preferred. Salary ranges from $1,264 to $1,482 per credit hour, based on university policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• ABD or completed Doctorate preferred.
• Elementary and/or secondary school physical education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1 to 9 credit hours.
• Prepare course materials and deliver content.
• Grade student work and provide feedback.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Secondary Education, K‑12 Education and Educational Technology at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in K‑12 Physical Education. This listing is for potential future needs for part‑time affiliate instructors of K‑12 Physical Education. Great work ethic, innovation, passion, experience, and a desire for continued growth are requisite for joining our dynamic team of educators.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1 to 9 credit hours and be available for consultation with students.
• Teach classes in Elementary and Secondary Physical Education sequences such as assessment, instructional methods, classroom management, and team and individual sport classes.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans; deliver course content in person or online.
• Grade student work and provide robust, timely feedback.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Provide academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• Comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABD or completed Doctorate.
• Elementary and/or secondary school physical education teaching experience.

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 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. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1,264 and $1,482.

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision, and dental coverage, a free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, and retirement plans. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for these benefit programs. For a brief overview of the full benefits package, please visit https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

Accommodations

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

All finalists for positions at the University undergo background checks prior to employment to ensure a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.