Inclusive Higher Education Solutions Affiliate Faculty

Position Summary

Inclusive Higher Education Solutions at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty positions, teaching courses and supporting diverse learners, including students with intellectual differences. For more information about Inclusive Higher Education Solutions in our Office of Education Solutions, please visit: here.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester.
• Areas to be taught include, but are not limited to: academic success, self-advocacy, student-centered planning, executive function, employment exploration, acquisition, and retention.
• Instructors will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class.
• Instructors will need to be available to meet with the IHES team for collaboration for student success.
• 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, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is necessary.
• Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population, including students with intellectual disabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Possession of a doctoral degree or ABD status preferred

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, here.
• Complete applications will include the following materials:
• Required Documents: Curriculum vitae, cover letter
• Optional Documents: A list of three professional references and their contact information, copies of all unofficial Transcripts
• If you are unable to attach copies of your transcripts at the time of application, please email those documents to Dr. Charlie Buckley at pbuckle3@msudenver.edu Attn: IHES Affiliate Application
• Attn: IHES Affiliate Application

Salary

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 the School of Education (SOE): 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.
• To learn more, visit MSU Denver’s benefits website: here.

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.