Elementary Education Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

3d•$1,264 - $1,482•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for an applicant pool for affiliate faculty in the Elementary Education and Literacy Department at Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver). These are temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions that vary from semester to semester based on program needs. The university, established in 1965, serves over 16,000 diverse students and is a model for today's college students, being a Hispanic-Serving Institution and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. The Elementary Education and Literacy Department is dedicated to care, social justice, intellectual engagement, professional uplift, joy, and critical reflection, offering Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts programs focused on preparing educators for diverse settings through research-informed instruction and equity-based pedagogy. The position involves teaching assigned classes, preparing course materials, grading, providing feedback, and supporting students, with an encouragement to adapt to new modes of instruction and sensitivity to diverse student needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree for applicants interested in undergraduate programs or doctorate for teaching within graduate programs, with degrees in Curriculum and Instruction or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in the K-6 setting.

Responsibilities

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.