Technical Writing Affiliate Faculty

msudenver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,699,000 - 2,083,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the Journalism and Media Production department. Courses may include Technical writing, Technical editing, International tech comm, etc., taught in person or online.

Affiliate faculty teach on a per credit hour basis, with duties that include preparing materials, grading, and providing feedback while supporting a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline-related field is required.
• PhD in a discipline-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 - 9 credit hours, in-person or online.
• Be available for consultation with students.
• Deliver course content, prepare materials, and grade student work with timely feedback.
• Comply with university policies and support diverse student needs.

Education

Master's degree in a discipline-related field

Job description

Department

Journalism and Media Production

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

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 staf f.

Position Summary

The Department of Journalism and Media Production at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

For more information about the Department of Journalism and Media Production in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/journalism-media-production.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 - 9 credit hours. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Technical writing, Technical editing, International tech com, etc.
• Be available for consultation with students
• 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, 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 in a discipline-related field

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline‑related field

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.

Qualifiedcandidateswillbeexpectedtoteachinperson/oncampusuponhire.

Salary for Announcement

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.

For more information you may view pay rates here: Affiliate Rates.