Media Production Affiliate Instructor

Department Journalism and Media Production

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first‑generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

The Department of Journalism and Media Production at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

• Teach 3‑9 credit hours. Areas to be taught are courses in writing, video, and interactive media production at the 1000‑level or above. Such courses may include, but are not limited to:
  Basic Video Production, Introduction to Media Production, Basic Video Editing, Streaming Media Technologies, Critical Thinking Through 21st Century Media, and others.
• Be available for consultation with students.
• Affiliate faculty duties may include teaching assigned classes in person or online, delivering course content, preparing materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing robust feedback, addressing student questions, providing academic support, ensuring instruction aligns with course objectives and department coordination policies, and complying with university policies on student evaluation and peer observation. Adaptation to new modes of instruction is encouraged and sensitivity to a diverse student population is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Technical Communication or a related field, plus five years of experience in the field.

Master’s degree in Media Production, Technical Communication or a related field, and at least five years of professional, full‑time experience in media production.

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 visit the pay 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete applications will include the following required materials:

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

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location 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.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Opening Date:
Open Until Filled

Posting Representative:
Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email: trogowsk

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition…