Biology Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

5d•$1,264 - $1,482•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology 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 specific Biology courses. Screening of applicants will occur when course sections need to be filled. MSU Denver was founded in 1965 to serve underrepresented students and continues to serve over 16,000 diverse students, providing them with a foundation for their aspirations. As the third largest public institution in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s students, recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population and the most first-generation students in the state. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective, leading to degrees and career success.

Requirements

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Biology or related field
Relevant teaching experience

Responsibilities

Teach courses that may include Human Biology for Non-Majors (BIO 1000); General Biology Lecture and/or Laboratory (BIO 1080, 1090, 1081, 1091); Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 2310 and 2320); General Microbiology (BIO 2400); General Genetics (BIO 3600) and other upper division Biology courses as needed by the department.
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.
Adapting and learning new modes of instruction.
Being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.