Theatre Performance 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

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Free RTD pass

Job summary

City and County of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the Theatre Performance Program at MSU Denver. Responsibilities include delivering course content, preparing materials, grading, and providing feedback to students.

Qualified candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and have significant teaching experience. The position offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Arts in Theatre plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• Or a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre plus 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in person or online based on course content.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide robust feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to teach in person or online

Adaptability to new modes of instruction

Sensitivity to diverse student needs

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or related field

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre or related field

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre or related field

Doctorate in Theatre or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSUDenver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions. This listing is for potential future affiliate faculty needs for our Theatre Performance Program. Please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/theatre-dance.

Responsibilities

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

A Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master of Fine Arts in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Arts Degree in Theatre, plus 3 years of relevant experience; or a Doctorate in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience.

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 $1264 - $1482. For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate‑Rates‑AY‑25‑26.

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long‑term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.