First Year Writing/Composition Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of English at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty instructors of English (First Year Writing). For more information about the Department of English in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/english.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to nine credit hours per semester in the area of First Year Writing.
• Ability to teach day, evening, weekend, or off-campus classes as needed. Classes may be face to face or online.
• Candidates must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse, urban population.
• Candidates may be asked to teach in-person, online, or in hybrid capacities dependent upon course needs.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English
• At least one year of experience teaching college-level composition
• Doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition preferred
• Evidence of coursework and/or research expertise in rhetoric and composition
• Two years’ experience teaching college-level composition preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition

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:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

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 Much Will I Be Paid?

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 the pay rates under College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

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.