Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Affiliate Instructor

Earth and Atmospheric Science

By applying to this posting, qualified applicants will be placed into a department pool and considered for part-time departmental needs on an as-needed basis. 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.

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences 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 to teach courses in Geography, Geology, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Integrated Science, or Meteorology.

For more information about the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution
, an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and DACA students.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups.

Teach courses in Geography (GEG), Geology (GEL), Environmental Science (ENV), Geographic Information Science (GIS), Integrated Science (SCI), or Meteorology (MTR), including integrated laboratories. For a list of EAS courses, please consult the University Catalog:
Academic Catalog.

An affiliate faculty member's duties include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing timely and robust feedback, addressing student questions in accordance with university policies, advising students, and providing academic support as needed. Candidates may be asked to teach in-person, online, or hybrid formats, including days, evenings, and weekends.

The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Sensitivity to the educational needs of a diverse student population is essential.

Master's degree in a field related to EAS disciplines.

Part-time, at-will employment on a per credit hour basis, usually semester-by-semester. These positions are not eligible for benefits and are contingent on budget and enrollment. Candidates will be expected to teach in person upon hire.

Based on credit hours assigned, per university policy. More details:
Pay Rates and Dates.

Apply online at MSU Denver's career site. Submit a single merged PDF or multiple documents including:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts
• List of three professional references with contact info

Official transcripts are required if hired.

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative:
Tanya Rogowsky

Email: trogowsk

Information available at Employee Benefits. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request via total rewards.

MSU Denver values diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving a diverse student body including many first-generation and students of color. We are committed to creating an equitable environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes a culture of belonging.