Philosophy Affiliate Instructor

Affiliate Faculty Position

The Department of Philosophy at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. Instructors will teach one to three classes per semester. We have particular needs for qualified instructors to teach PHI 1010 - The Big Questions:
An Introduction to Philosophy (General Studies (GS): Arts and Humanities [AHUM]), PHI 1030 - Thinking about Ethics:
Morality and the Good Life (GS: AHUM), PHI 1060 - Ethics in Medicine and Science (GS: AHUM), PHI 1110 - Language, Logic & Persuasion (GS: Oral Communication), and PHI 3370 - Computers, Ethics, and Society (GS: AHUM). There are opportunities to teach both in person and online.

Responsibilities include teaching 3 - 9 credit hours in the area of Philosophy; teaching may be in-person, remote, or hybrid. An affiliate faculty member's duties may include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online 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 and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications include a Master's degree in Philosophy or a closely related field. Preferred Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related field and teaching experience.

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. The final salary 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.

To apply, candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site. Complete applications will include the following materials: CV, cover letter, copies of unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and a list of three professional references with contact information. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. Please submit questions to Erica Poggenpohl, Academic Program Coordinator at epoggenp or call .

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