Video Production Affiliate Faculty

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 14.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Vision and Dental

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Life and supplemental insurance

Retirement plans

Long-term disability (LTD)

Descripción de la vacante

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty positions in the Department of Journalism and Media Production. Teaching may include Video Production, editing, scriptwriting and audio production, with courses delivered in person or online.

Affiliate faculty are hired per credit hour, typically on a semester basis, and are not eligible for University benefits. Salary depends on credit hours and policy; open until filled.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to journalism or media production required.
• At least six years of relevant professional, full-time teaching or industry experience.

Responsabilidades

• Teach 3–9 credit hours each term across assigned courses.
• Deliver in-person or online instruction with prepared materials and clear learning objectives.
• Provide timely feedback, grading, and student support per university policies.
• Be available for student consultation and participate in department coordination as needed.
• Adapt to new instructional modes and support a diverse student population.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

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 staff.

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: Video Production, video editing, scriptwriting, audio production, etc.
• Be available for consultation with students.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related field, plus at least six years of relevant professional, full-time experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree 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. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

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.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Benefits

• medical, vision and dental
• free RTD pass
• tuition reimbursement
• life and supplemental insurance plans
• retirement plans
• long‑term disability (LTD) plan

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 are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. 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.

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