History Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

Part‑time affiliate faculty positions in the Department of History at Metropolitan State University of Denver enable faculty to teach courses across a broad range of content. Positions are temporary, require ability to teach both in‑person and online, and are paid per credit hour on a semester‑by‑semester basis.

• Teach assigned classes in person or online, delivering course content and preparing lesson plans.
• Grading and providing timely, robust feedback to students.
• Address student questions in accordance with university, college, and department policies.
• Provide online or in‑person academic support as appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Deliver instruction in line with the regular course syllabus and department coordination policies.
• Comply with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction and peer observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction, demonstrating sensitivity to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Master’s degree in history or a closely related field.

Doctorate in history or related field; teaching experience.

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per credit hour basis. They are not eligible for university benefit coverage. Assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Faculty are expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate per credit hour assignment: $1,264 – $1,482.

Applicants must apply online through the MSU Denver career site and include a curriculum vitae. Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate. Questions may be directed to history.

Affiliate faculty do not have eligible benefit coverage under the university’s benefit program. However, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and a long‑term disability plan.

All finalists will undergo background checks prior to employment to ensure a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

MSU Denver values diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks faculty who commit to equity and inclusion. The university’s student population is nearly 58% first‑generation and over 50% students of color.

Open until filled.