Theatre History and Social Justice Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. This listing is for potential future affiliate faculty needs for our Theatre History and Social Justice Program. For more information about the Department of Theatre and Dance in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/theatre-dance.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work.
• Provide students with robust feedback in a timely manner.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction.
• Be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• A Master of Fine Arts in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Arts Degree in Theatre, plus 3 years of relevant experience; or a Doctorate in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• A Master of Fine Arts in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Arts Degree in Theatre, plus 3 years of relevant experience; or a Doctorate in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Skills

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

Benefits

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.

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 $1264 - $1482. For more information, please view rates under the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

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, cover letter, copies of all unofficial transcripts, and 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 direct questions to Jacob M Welch, Chair of Theatre and Dance at Jwelch25@msudenver.edu or 303-615-1294.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Diversity Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.