Anthropology Affiliate Instructor

Department Sociology

Part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions for the Anthropology degree program at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

• Teach introductory courses in Anthropology and other subjects as needed by the department.
• Provide instruction in person, online, or hybrid formats, including morning, afternoon, evening, or online classes when available.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, deliver course content, grade student work, and give timely, robust feedback.
• Address student questions and provide academic support in accordance with university, college, and department policies.
• Instruct consistently with the course syllabus and learning objectives, and comply with university-wide instructional evaluation and peer observation policies.
• Adapt to new modes of instruction and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required: Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field.

Preferred: Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field and teaching experience.

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired on a per‑credit‑hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester‑by‑semester basis, and are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefits program. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

Pay is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate of $1,264 to $1,482 per credit hour, per University policy.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references via the MSU Denver career site. All documents should be uploaded together in a single file. After submission, the application cannot be edited. For questions, contact Vonda Knox, Program Coordinator of Sociology and Anthropology, at knoxv.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. Please contact Human Resources ADA Coordinator at total rewards to request an accommodation.

MSU Denver is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and requires compliance with federal and state equal opportunity regulations. The University conducts background checks on all finalists prior to employment.