Biochemistry Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach biochemistry and introduction to organic & biological science courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels. For more information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/chemistry .

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or closely related field

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate
• Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

• This position typically teaches biochemistry and introduction to organic & biological science courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels
• The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population
• 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.

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