World Languages 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

Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Long-term disability plan

Job summary

The City and County of Denver seeks part-time affiliate faculty for the Department of World Languages. The role involves teaching assigned courses both in-person and online, with a focus on delivering comprehensive course content and supporting diverse student needs.

A Master’s degree in a relevant field is required, with a doctorate preferred. While the position is at-will and part-time without benefits, candidates can access certain eligible benefits. Interested applicants should apply through the University’s career site.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the target language with concentration in Language Acquisition, Linguistics, Literature, Cultural Studies, Translation or related fields.
• Teaching experience in the target language (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes in person or online.
• Preparing course materials and lesson plans.
• Grading student work and providing feedback.

Education

Master’s Degree in target language or related fields

Doctorate in target language or related fields (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of World Languages at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for future part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students.
• Preparing course materials and lesson plans.
• Grading student work and providing robust, timely feedback.
• Addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school and department policies.
• 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.
• Complying with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Adapting and learning new modes of instruction is highly encouraged.
• Being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the target language with concentration in Language Acquisition, Linguistics, Literature, Cultural Studies, Translation or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in the target language with concentration in Language Acquisition, Linguistics, Literature, Cultural Studies, Translation or related fields.
• Teaching experience in the target language.

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

Salary

Pay is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment ranges from $1,264 to $1,482.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online through the University career site: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications must include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter (1 page max), unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned, and a list of three professional references with contact information. All required documents are uploaded in a single file. Once submitted the application cannot be edited. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Benefits

While affiliate faculty are not eligible for the University’s benefit program, eligible employees can access a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, a free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and a long‑term disability plan. Visit https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf for more information.

Background Checks

Background checks are conducted on all finalists for positions prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

MSU Denver values diversity, equity and inclusion. The student population includes nearly 58% first‑generation students and over 50% students of color. The campus is a designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution located in downtown Denver and is committed to providing an equitable learning and working environment.