Part-Time First-Year Writing Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty instructors of English, specializing in First Year Writing. Affiliate faculty teach on a per credit hour basis, with courses offered in person or online, depending on departmental needs.

Open until filled, compensation is per credit hour with a rate between $1,233 and $1,512, based on credit load and university policy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English.
• At least one year of experience teaching college‑level composition.
• Doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition preferred; coursework/research in rhetoric and composition advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach First Year Writing courses (1–9 credit hours per semester).
• Deliver courses in day, evening, weekend, or off‑campus formats; face‑to‑face or online.
• Work with diverse, urban student populations and adapt instruction as needed.
• In affiliate capacity, develop lesson plans, provide timely feedback, and support students as required.

Education

Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English

Doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition

Job description

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty instructors of English, specializing in First Year Writing. Affiliate faculty teach on a per credit hour basis, with courses offered in person or online, depending on departmental needs.

Open until filled, compensation is per credit hour with a rate between $1,233 and $1,512, based on credit load and university policy.