Social Work Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for affiliate faculty teaching positions. We are seeking part-time, Social Work Affiliate Instructors in all content areas across the curriculum as they relate to Social Work. All affiliate faculty in the department of social work will work with a Lead Faculty and participate in a content teaching team. When affiliate faculty are needed, they should expect to teach one to two courses each semester, the maximum any Affiliate Faculty can teach is three courses per semester.

Requirements

• Master’s in social work from a CSWE Accredited Program.
• Minimum of two years of relevant post MSW experience for teaching practice courses.
• Minimum of five years of relevant post MSW experience for teaching field seminar courses.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) – accredited institution.
• Five years of relevant post MSW or related master’s degree experience.
• PhD or ABD Doctoral level course work in one or more content areas.
• Two years of teaching experience relevant to one or more content areas.
• Previous experience in teaching in an online environment.
• Experience with diverse, historically underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned classes adequately in the delivery method (in-person or online) offered by delivering course content to students.
• Preparing course materials and lesson plans.
• Grading student work and 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.
• Adhering to department course coordination and Lead Faculty Model policies.
• Maintaining office hours.
• Complying 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