Religious Studies Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

Instructors will teach one to three classes per semester. We have particular needs for qualified instructors to teach RLG 1040 - Asian Religions, RLG 1050 - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and RLG 1090 - Religion, Justice, and Liberation Movements. There are opportunities to teach both in person and online. For more information about the Department of Philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 - 9 credit hours in the area of Religious Studies; teaching may be in-person, remote, or hybrid.
• 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,
• providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment,
• 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

• Master’s degree in Religious Studies or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a closely related field
• Teaching 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.

How To Apply

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 pay rates under the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following materials:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Copies of unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of three professional references with 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 Erica Poggenpohl, Academic Program Coordinator at epoggenp@msudenver.edu or call (303) 615-0900.

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.