Affiliate Instructor, Department of Computer Sciences

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

12h

About The Position

The Department of Computer Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. We seek dynamic educators with a passion for computer science and a commitment to inclusive, experiential learning. 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, 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. 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science or related fields

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging undergraduate and/or graduate courses in computer science
• Incorporate experiential learning opportunities into course design
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages diversity of thought and experience
• 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
• 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
• complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time