Secondary Education Affiliate Instructor

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

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking Affiliate Faculty for Secondary, K-12, and Educational Technology courses at Metropolitan State University of Denver. This part-time position involves teaching 1-9 credit hours per semester, with responsibilities including preparing course materials, grading, and providing academic support.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Education or a related field, and prior teaching experience is preferred. Salary ranges from $1,264 to $1,482 per credit hour, commensurate with university policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• ABD or completed Doctorate is preferred.
• Middle and/or high school teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1-9 credit hours per semester, delivering courses in person or online.
• Prepare and deliver course materials, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Adaptability to teaching modalities

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

ABD or completed Doctorate

Job description

Position Summary

Affiliate Faculty – Secondary, K‑12, and Educational Technology at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1‑9 credit hours per semester, delivering courses in person or online.
• Prepare and deliver course materials, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Grade student work, provide timely feedback, and offer academic support.
• Consult with students and supervise field experiences as needed.
• Ensure instruction aligns with syllabus, departmental policies, and university evaluation standards.
• Adapt to new teaching modalities and address the needs of a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field (required).
• ABD or completed Doctorate (preferred).
• Middle and/or high school teaching experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to develop engaging instruction and support diverse learners.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees, hired on a per credit‑hour basis for specific classes on a semester‑by‑semester basis. No employment benefits are provided.

Salary

Rate of pay per credit hour assignment: $1,264 – $1,482, depending on university policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive equal consideration for employment.