Media Production Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,699,000 - 2,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

vision and dental

free RTD pass

tuition reimbursement

life and supplemental insurance plans

retirement plans

long-term disability (LTD) plan

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is hiring part-time affiliate faculty for the Department of Journalism and Media Production. Responsibilities include teaching 3–9 credit hours in writing, video, and interactive media production at the 1000-level or above, with options for in-person or online delivery.

Candidates must hold a master's degree in a discipline-related field and may be eligible for PhD in a related field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a discipline-related field.
• PhD in discipline-related field preferred.
• Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–9 credit hours in writing, video, and interactive media production at the 1000-level or above, in person or online.
• Consult with students and provide timely, robust feedback; develop lesson plans and materials as needed.

Education

Master's degree in a discipline-related field

PhD in discipline-related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Journalism and Media Production at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 - 9 credit hours. Areas to be taught are courses in writing, video, and interactive media production at the 1000-level or above. Such courses may include, but are not limited to: Media Production, UX/UI, Media Entrepreneurship, and others.
• Be available for consultation with students

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 a discipline-related field

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in discipline-related field

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.

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.

• medical
• vision and dental
• free RTD pass
• tuition reimbursement
• life and supplemental insurance plans
• retirement plans
• 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.

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.

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].