Social Work Affiliate Instructor; Content of Research, Legal, and Policy

Social Work Affiliate Instructor Content Areas of Research, Legal, and Policy

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 for Content Areas of Research, Legal, and Policy 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.

MSU Denver faculty have expertise in culturally responsive practice that is relationally based. We are actively interrogating and revising our curriculum to reflect anti-oppressive practices while educating our students for the provision of effective clinical social work services with diverse communities in micro, mezzo and macro settings serving vulnerable and underserved populations.

An affiliate faculty member’s duties include but are not limited to: 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, 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.

• Juris Doctor degree, plus a minimum of two years of experience in legal areas relevant to social work practice, OR
• A Master’s in social work from a CSWE Accredited Program, plus a minimum of two years of relevant post MSW experience, OR
• A Master’s degree in related field, plus a minimum of two years of post master’s experience related relevant to social work

• 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

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.

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site. Complete applications will include the following required materials: CV and cover letter addressing how you meet all required and any preferred qualifications.

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.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.