Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver seeks part-time affiliate instructors for the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department to teach courses in Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, and related fields. The position is temporary and non-tenure track, with responsibilities including teaching, preparing materials, grading, and providing student support. Instruction may be in-person, online, or hybrid, depending on course needs. The university values diversity and inclusion in its faculty.
Department

Earth and Atmospheric Science

By applying to this posting, qualified applicants will be placed
into a department pool and considered for part-time departmental
needs on an as-needed basis. The number of these temporary,
part-time non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester
to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not
everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted
and/or selected to teach.

Position Summary

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences 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 to teach courses in
courses in Geography, Geology, Geographic Information Systems,
Environmental Science, Integrated Science, or Meteorology.

For more information about the Department of Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please
visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/earth-atmospheric-sciences/
.

MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are first
generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown
Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), an
INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (
HEED ) Award winner for 10 consecutive years,
and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in
Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in
Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU
Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The
University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population
in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. The University is
particularly interested in applicants who have experience working
with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated
commitment to improving access to higher education for
underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Geography (GEG), Geology (GEL), Environmental
Science (ENV), Geographic Information Science (GIS), Integrated
Science (SCI), or Meteorology (MTR) including integrated
laboratories. For a list of EAS courses, please consult the
University Catalog: Academic Catalog

An affiliate faculty member’s duties 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, advising, 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; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of
instruction policies and peer observation policies. Applicants may
be asked to teach in-person, online, or in hybrid capacities
dependent upon course needs. In person instruction may include
days, evenings, and weekends as needed. 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 a field related to EAS disciplines

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.

For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AF-2023-2024-Pay-Dates-and-Rates_RevAug2023.pdf

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
• 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.

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

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Emailtrogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees
a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the
following link:

Employee Benefits Offerings

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 .

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.