Mathematics and Statistics Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The Mathematics and Statistics affiliate instructor will conduct 1-9 hours of General Studies mathematics courses and/or small group learning sessions that accompany General Studies mathematics courses. They will work and interact with diverse groups of students and/or coordinate with faculty teaching lecture sections aligned with learning sessions. For more information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/math.

Responsibilities

• Congduct 1 - 9 hours of in-person or hybrid General Studies mathematics courses and/or in-person small group learning sessions that accompany General Studies mathematics courses.
• Candidates will work and interact with diverse groups of students and/or coordinate with faculty teaching lecture sections aligned with learning sessions.
• 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, and 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

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or closely related field.

PREFERRED Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or closely related field.
• Proficiency in teaching with technology, e.g., calculators and computer software.

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 required materials:
• Resume or CV
• Cover letter
• Multiple documents can be submitted into the 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 Jess Bertram, Affiliate Faculty Coordinator at jbertra3@msudenver.edu.

Posting Representative

• Katie Lynch
• 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.
• To learn more, visit MSU Denver’s benefits website: 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.
• 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.
• We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.