Human Services and Counseling Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Human Services and Counseling at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The department offers two majors: Fire and Emergency Response Administration and Human Services; a concentration in Addiction Studies; and areas of focus in trauma and high risk youth. For more information about the Department of Human Services and Counseling in our College of Health and Human Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/human-services-counseling.

Responsibilities

• Teach 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, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• 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.
• 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 Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Women’s Studies, Communication, Nonprofit Studies, Behavior Science or related field;
• Or tested experience (FERA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the field
• Teaching experience or experience presenting or facilitating educational activities
• Experience working with diverse populations

LAC and State Approval

LAC and State approval required for certain addiction studies classes.

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

The Department of Human Services and Counseling offers a concentration in addiction studies and focus areas in trauma and high risk youth. The department reviews the pool several times a year and hires for specific classes on an as-needed basis. Candidates are interviewed based upon their expertise in the specific classes that need to be filled. Your cover letter should explain your experience, expertise, and which types of classes you believe you are qualified to teach. Providing specific class titles is very helpful (see the online university catalog for a list of course descriptions). In addition, please address any teaching experience. If you do not have teaching experience, describe related experience and skills that will support effective teaching as well as your teaching philosophy.

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.

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

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Posting Representative: Katie Lynch

Posting Representative Email: 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.