Affiliate Alternative Licensure Program Coach

Affiliate Faculty Position

The Alternative Licensure Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The ALP Coach will support alternative licensure candidates in their teaching assignments. This is a temporary coaching position that serves students in the fall and spring semesters. Applicants need to be available 5 days per week during the day for lesson observations, debriefs, and meetings with alternative licensure teachers.

The successful applicant will coach candidates in accordance with Teacher Quality Standards and assist each candidate in becoming an effective teacher in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist alternative licensure candidates in meeting the requirements of the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards
• Conduct a minimum of 5 school visits for each assigned alternative licensure candidate during each semester
• Provide feedback on each lesson observed
• Complete and submit observation reports for each observation
• Evaluate alternative licensure candidate's proficiency on Colorado Teacher Qualities Standards
• Communicate with Alternative Licensure Instructor regarding candidate's performance
• Attend all required Alternative Licensure Program (ALP) meetings

Necessary Special Requirement:
This position requires travel to and from teaching sites throughout the week. The final candidate must be able to perform this essential function of the job with or without accommodation.

Required Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or related field from an accredited college or university
• Teaching experience in a public or private school setting
• Has held a license to teach

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Master's degree in a related field
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in a public or private school setting
• Supervisory experience in an education setting (e.g. as a principal, department chair, university supervisor, or as a previous mentor/cooperating teacher)
• Experience in supervising or mentoring new teachers
• Holds a current Colorado teaching license

Terms of Employment include:

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.

Salary for Announcement is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482.

How to Apply

includes:

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

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