Industrial Design Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Industrial Design at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. Please include your CV and a portfolio sample with your online application. For more information about the Department of Industrial Design in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/industrial-design.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adapting and learning new modes of instruction.
• Being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant industrial design experience.

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.
• Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

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:
• Curriculum vitae
• Digital portfolio or weblink
• Optional Documents: Cover Letter, Copies of all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate if applicable), 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.
• Please submit questions to the Department of Industrial Design at ind@msudenver.edu or call (303) 615-0599.

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: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

Diversity Statement

The University values diversity 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.