Inclusive Higher Education Solutions Affiliate Faculty
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Job Description
Department
Special Education & Linguistically Diverse EducationBy applying to this posting qualified applicants will be placed into a department pool and considered for part-time departmental needs. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. 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.
About the University
MSU Denver enrolls over 16000 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 todays 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. MSU Denver 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 under-represented and historically minoritized groups.
Position Summary
Inclusive Higher Education Solutions at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty positions teaching courses and supporting diverse learners including students with intellectual differences.
For more information about Inclusive Higher Education Solutions: no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Areas to be taught include but are not limited to: academic success self-advocacy student-centered planning executive function employment exploration acquisition and retention.
Instructors will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class.
Instructors will need to be available to meet with the IHES team for collaboration for student success.
An affiliate faculty members 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 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
- Maintaining office hours
- 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. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction including Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is necessary.
- Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population including students with intellectual disabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree or ABD status
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 Universitys 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: to Apply
Candidates must apply online through MSU Denvers career site and submit 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
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.
If you are unable to attach copies of your transcripts at the time of application please email those documents to Dr. Charlie Buckley at v Attn: IHES Affiliate Application
Please submit questions to Dr. Charlie Buckley at pbuckle3@msuden
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Elizabeth WellingtonPosting Representative Email
Benefits
The Universitys 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 accessto a long-term disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
For a brief overview please see: 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.
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
