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Gender, Women, and Sexualities Studies Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO · 9 mo ago
EducationPart-time

Position Summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty to teach courses in gender, women, and sexualities studies. For information about the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/gender-institute-teaching-advocacy.

Responsibilities

  • Teach one or more courses.
  • Areas to be taught include all major topics in gender, women, and sexualities studies.
  • An affiliate faculty member’s duties may include but are not limited to:
    • teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students,
    • preparing course materials and lesson plans,
    • grading student work,
    • providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner,
    • addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies,
    • providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment,
    • providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies,
    • complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
  • 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 in Women’s, Gender, Sexuality and/or Feminist Studies or related field
  • Doctoral candidate in women’s, gender, sexuality and/or feminist studies
  • Demonstrated record of feminist instruction, including teaching or developing women’s studies or discipline specific feminist courses and curriculum
  • An understanding of the diverse student population at our large urban commuter campus and a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral candidate in women’s, gender, sexuality and/or feminist studies
  • Demonstrated record of feminist instruction, including teaching or developing women’s studies or discipline specific feminist courses and curriculum
  • An understanding of the diverse student population at our large urban commuter campus and a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity

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 materials:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • 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.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Background Checks

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.

Benefits

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

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.

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