First Year Writing/Composition Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Department of English at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty instructors of English (First Year Writing). 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. 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 University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, and complete applications will include a CV, cover letter, copies of all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English.
• At least one year of experience teaching college-level composition.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition.
• Evidence of coursework and/or research expertise in rhetoric and composition.
• Two years’ experience teaching college-level composition.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to nine credit hours per semester in the area of First Year Writing.
• Ability to teach day, evening, weekend, or off-campus classes as needed.
• Deliver course content to students, prepare course materials and lesson plans, and grade student work.
• Provide students with robust feedback in a timely manner.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed.
• Maintain office hours and comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Free RTD pass.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life and supplemental insurance plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree