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.

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.

Terms of employment are part-time, at-will, 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.

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.

For more information, please visit the pay rates under the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (CLAS):
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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.