Special Education Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; United States; Vor Ort; USD 1.699.000 - 2.083.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Vision

Dental

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Retirement plans

Long-term disability (LTD)

Zusammenfassung

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the Department of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. Courses may be taught in person or online, with some supervision of clinical experiences during the school day.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree; a Doctoral degree or ABD status is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree required.
• Doctoral degree or ABD status preferred.

Aufgaben

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester.
• Areas to be taught include, but are not limited to, assessment; classroom management; math methods; reading methods; IEP development; emotional and behavioral disabilities; transition; and mild, moderate, and severe disabilities.
• For some courses, the instructor will need to be available during the school day to supervise clinical experiences.
• Instructors will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class.
• Affiliate faculty member’s duties may include teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing materials and lesson plans, grading, providing robust feedback, and complying with university policies.

Ausbildung

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree or ABD status

Jobbeschreibung

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success. At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.

Position Summary

The 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. For more information about the Department of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/special-education-early-childhood-culturally-linguistically-diverse-education.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester.


• Areas to be taught include, but are not limited to, assessment; classroom management; math methods; reading methods; IEP development; emotional and behavioral disabilities; transition; and mild, moderate, and severe disabilities.


• For some courses, the instructor will need to be available during the school day to supervise clinical experiences.


• Instructors will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class.


• 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, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in-person 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; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.


• The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged.


• Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or ABD status.

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 such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512.

Benefits

• Medical


• Vision


• Dental


• Free RTD pass


• Tuition reimbursement


• Life insurance


• Supplemental insurance


• Retirement plans


• Long-term disability (LTD) plan

Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access‑oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.

Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.

We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation.

It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action.

We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

Closing

Thank you for considering Metropolitan State University of Denver as an employer of choice. MSU Denver has transformed the lives of more than 90,000 people in Denver and Colorado through affordable degree programs, innovative public‑private partnerships and a commitment to diversity. Learn about MSU Denver's facts, statistics, and C.A.D.R.E values. If you need another reason to choose MSU Denver, get to know our unbeatable benefits packet.