Psychological Sciences Affiliate Instructor

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

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking part-time affiliate faculty for the Department of Psychological Sciences at MSU Denver. The role involves teaching various psychology courses either in person or online, and candidates should have a Master's degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, grading student work, and ensuring course content meets departmental standards. While affiliate faculty are not eligible for university benefits, they have a flexible work environment and opportunities for academic contribution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field, or enrollment in a doctoral program in psychology.
• Teaching experience with undergraduate psychology courses.
• Doctoral candidate or completed dissertation in psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in person or online.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience in psychology

Ability to deliver content online

Feedback provision

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in various psychology courses. Affiliate faculty will teach courses either in person or online and support the department’s mission of promoting diversity and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in person or online, delivering content to students.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide timely, robust feedback.
• Address student questions and provide academic support consistent with university, college, and department policies.
• Ensure instruction aligns with course syllabus and departmental coordination policies.
• Comply with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction and peer observation policies.
• Adapt to new modes of instruction as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or a related field, or enrollment in a doctoral program in psychology.
• Teaching experience and demonstrated success in undergraduate psychology courses—including clinical/counseling, developmental/family studies, cognitive/biological/experimental, and social psychology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral candidate in psychology.
• Dissertation completed or defense pending in an appropriate field of psychology.
• Ph.D. in psychology.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per‑credit‑hour basis with assignments typically on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Benefit coverage is not provided.

Salary

Pay per credit hour ranges between $1,264 and $1,482, based on university policy.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application through MSU Denver’s career site, including a curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, a list of three professional references, and the Teaching Experience in Psychology Form. No additional documentation is required aside from official transcripts, which will be requested of the selected candidate.

Benefits

Affiliate faculty are not eligible for the university’s benefits program. Faculty may pursue the university’s benefits package as separate employment or application‑based benefits.

EEO and Diversity Statement

The University is a Hispanic‑Serving Institution and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the application process. For further information, contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].