Business Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The AACSB-accredited College of Business at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions for general business courses. Assigned affiliate class sections can be in person or online. For more information about the College of Business, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/business/.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 - 9 credit hours.
  • Courses to be taught include Introduction to Business, Business Communication, Career Planning, and Global Corporate Social Responsibility.
• Participate in program assessment activities, as assigned
• Be available for consultation with students
• Work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff
• Provide instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies
• Comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s degree in the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach
• Professional experience that is current at the time of hire, that has been substantial in terms of duration and level of responsibility, and that clearly links to the field in which the faculty member is expected to teach
• Normally, this experience is no less than ten consecutive years with increasing levels of responsibility and supervisory experience
• If the Master’s degree is outside the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach, there is an increased expectation for substantial professional work experience in the discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of quality teaching in higher education
• 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
• 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 $1264 - $1482. For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Business: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26

How To Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application. Please direct questions to Dr. Sally Baalbaki-Yassine, Department Chair and Professor of Marketing at baalbaki@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.

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.