Mathematics and Statistics Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The Mathematics and Statistics affiliate instructor will conduct 1-9 hours of General Studies mathematics courses and/or small group learning sessions that accompany General Studies mathematics courses. They will work and interact with diverse groups of students and/or coordinate with faculty teaching lecture sections aligned with learning sessions. For more information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/math .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or closely related field

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or closely related field and proficiency in teaching with technology, e.g., calculators and computer software

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1 - 9 hours of in-person or hybrid General Studies mathematics courses and/or in-person small group learning sessions that accompany General Studies mathematics courses.
• Candidates will work and interact with diverse groups of students and/or coordinate with faculty teaching lecture sections aligned with learning sessions.
• 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.
• Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
• For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .
• The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time