Special Education Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the Department, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/special-education-early-childhood-culturally-linguistically-diverse-education.

Responsibilities

• Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester.
• Areas to be taught include, but are not limited to, assessment; classroom management; math methods; reading methods; IEP development; emotional and behavioral disabilities; transition; and mild, moderate, and severe disabilities.
• In some courses, the instructor will need to be available during the school day to supervise clinical experiences.
• Instructors will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class.
• Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree or ABD status

Qualifications

• The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged.

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.

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: Required Documents - Curriculum vitae, Cover letter, Optional Documents - A list of three professional references and their contact information, Copies of all unofficial Transcripts.

Posting Representative

• Katie Lynch
• klynch24@msudenver.edu

Contact Information

• Email: rcanges@msudenver.edu
• For questions regarding background checks: totalrewards@msudenver.edu

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.