Special Education Affiliate Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life and supplemental insurance

Job summary

The City and County of Denver at Metropolitan State University seeks part-time affiliate faculty for diverse teaching roles in Early Childhood and Special Education. The position includes teaching no more than 9 credit hours per semester, focusing on areas like classroom management, IEP development, and supporting diverse student needs.

With a required Master's degree, this role involves in-person or online instruction and comprehensive student support. An attractive per credit hour salary ranging from $1,264 to $1,482 is offered, with roles contingent on budget and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required, and a doctoral degree or ABD status is preferred.
• Experience in teaching and supervising clinical experiences is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester.
• Supervise clinical experiences for some courses.
• Provide consultation with students before and after class.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Assessment

IEP development

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

Department of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester.
• Areas to be taught include assessment, classroom management, math methods, reading methods, IEP development, emotional and behavioral disabilities, transition, and mild, moderate, and severe disabilities.
• Supervise clinical experiences during school day for some courses.
• Provide consultation with students before and after class.
• Deliver course content in person or online, prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work, provide timely feedback, address student questions in accordance with university policies, and provide academic support as needed.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction.
• Be sensitive to diverse student needs.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or ABD status.

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired per credit hour basis on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Eligibility for benefit coverage is not provided. Positions are based on budget and enrollment.

Salary

Per credit hour rate is $1,264–$1,482, based on university policy.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online. Required materials:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Optional documents: list of three professional references.
• Unofficial transcripts.

Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for eligible positions (not for affiliate faculty).
• Free RTD pass and tuition reimbursement.
• Life and supplemental insurance plans.
• Retirement plans.

Background Checks

Background checks are conducted on all finalists before employment.

Diversity Statement

MSU Denver is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.