Political Science Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 1,741,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty to teach introductory political science courses. Instructors may teach 3–9 credit hours per term, online or on campus, depending on department needs. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or related field.

Ph.D. and prior higher-ed teaching experience are preferred, with emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the student population.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or a related field is required.
• Ph.D. in Political Science or related field is preferred.
• Experience teaching in higher education settings with diverse student populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory political science courses online or in person.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion experience

Higher education pedagogy

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or related field

Ph.D. in Political Science or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Political Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty positions to teach introductory courses in political science.

Responsibilities

Affiliate faculty instructors may teach 3–9 credit hours of introductory political science courses. Courses may be in the fields of American politics, comparative politics, international relations, law, public policy, and political theory, depending upon the affiliate’s expertise and Department needs. Affiliate faculty will teach online or in‑person courses, depending on the Department’s needs. 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 and providing robust feedback in a timely manner;
• addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies;
• providing 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;
• complying with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies;
• adapting and learning new modes of instruction as encouraged;
• showing sensitivity to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Political Science or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field (e.g., Public Administration & International Studies).
• Higher education teaching experience in Political Science.
• Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population including (but not limited to) students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students from low‑income backgrounds, first‑generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non‑traditional students, student veterans, and English language learners.

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 may be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary

Salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. The rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1,264 and $1,482.

EEO Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and values the diverse identities and perspectives of its community.