Theatre History and Social Justice Affiliate Instructor

Theatre History and Social Justice Affiliate Instructor

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The Department of Theatre and Dance 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 for our Theatre History and Social Justice Program. For more information about the Department of Theatre and Dance in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

A Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience.

A Master of Fine Arts in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Arts Degree in Theatre, plus 3 years of relevant experience; or a Doctorate in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience.

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. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, please view rates under the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences:
Affiliate‑Rates‑AY‑25‑26.

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https:// Complete applications will include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Please direct questions to Jacob M Welch, Chair of Theatre and Dance at Jwelch
25 or 303‑615‑1294. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

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:// The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

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