Anthropology Affiliate Instructor

Affiliate Faculty Position

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. This listing is for potential future affiliate faculty needs for the Anthropology degree program.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in Anthropology, as well as other areas based upon department needs and according to applicant's field of study. Morning, afternoon, evening, or online classes may be assigned if available.

An affiliate faculty member's duties may include 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 Anthropology or related field. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field plus 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. 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. The rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482. For more information, please visit the pay rates under the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (CLAS):
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To apply, candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site. Complete applications will include the following materials: curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references and their contact information. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. Please direct questions to Vonda Knox, Program Coordinator of Sociology and Anthropology, at knoxv.

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.