Chemistry Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels. For more information about the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/chemistry.

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.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction.
• Be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate.
• Previous teaching 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.

How To Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following required materials: Resume or CV, Cover letter. 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 submit any questions to: Dr. Andrew Bonham, Ph.D. and Chair Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Metropolitan State University of Denver P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 52 Denver, CO 80217-3362 Email: abonham@msudenver.edu.

Official Transcripts

Qualified candidates will be required to submit official transcripts.

Closing Date

The position is open until filled.

Posting Representative

Katie Lynch

Contact Information

Email: klynch24@msudenver.edu