Early Childhood Education Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the Department, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/special-education-early-childhood-culturally-linguistically-diverse-education.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester.
• Areas to be taught include, but are not limited to, foundation courses; developmentally appropriate practice courses; multicultural courses; literacy, science, social studies and mathematics methods courses; assessment courses and classroom management courses.
• Instructor will need to be available during the school day to supervise clinical experiences.
• Instructor will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• PREFERRED: Doctoral degree or ABD status

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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.

How To Apply

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 $1264 - $1482. For more information, please view pay rates under the School of Education (SOE): https://www.msudenver.edu/careers.

Posting Representative

Katie Lynch
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.

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.