Aerospace Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/aviation-aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work.
• Provide students with robust feedback in a timely manner.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• Able to adapt and learn new modes of instruction.
• Sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree or doctorate.
• Experience with space mission architecture, inclusive of aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft design and subsystem development, launch processes, ground station and mission operations, and/or space system automation.
• Experience with industry tools for mission simulation (e.g., STK), programming, system design, and/or data analysis.
• A fundamental understanding of orbital mechanics along with the space environment and its impact on crewed and uncrewed systems.
• Knowledge of historical spaceflight systems and future industry trends, inclusive of system automation, modular architectures, artificial intelligence integration, and/or aerospace workforce development.

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

How To Apply

• Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers.
• Complete applications must include the following required materials:
• Curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter.
• Copies of certifications, if applicable (please copy front and back).
• Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field.
• Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.
• Official transcripts will be required of the candidates selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Katie Lynch

Contact Information

Posting Representative Email: klynch24@msudenver.edu

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. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

Background Checks

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.