ProStart Affiliate Instructor, School of Hospitality

Position Summary

The School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for temporary, part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the School of Hospitality, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3+ credit hours.
• Subject areas may include, but are not limited to: ProStart, Culinary, Introduction to Hotel, and Introduction to Event Management.
• Work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively infuse technology into coursework.
• Be available for consultation with students.

Requirements

• Nationally recognized certificates and licenses relevant to the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach (e.g., CEC, FMP, etc.).

Qualifications

• Required qualifications for an adjunct/affiliate faculty member in SOH include: (a) completion of a master’s degree in the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach; or (b) an associate’s degree or higher in a hospitality-related discipline plus professional experience that is current at the time of hire, that has been substantial in terms of duration and level of responsibility, and that clearly links to the field in which the faculty member is expected to teach.
• If the Master’s degree is outside the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach, there is an increased expectation of substantial professional work experience in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nationally recognized certificates and licenses relevant to the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach (e.g., CEC, FMP, etc.).

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 materials: Curriculum vitae or resume, Cover Letter, Copies of all unofficial transcripts, A list of three professional references with contact information.

Salary For Announcement

• 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 $1209 - $1482.

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.

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.