Elementary Education Affiliate Instructor

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in person or online, delivering course content and achieving learning objectives.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans that align with the syllabus.
• Grade student work and provide timely, robust feedback.
• Address student questions and provide academic support as needed.
• Ensure instruction follows the regular course syllabus and departmental course coordination policies.
• Comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction and peer observation policies.
• Demonstrate adaptability in learning and applying new modes of instruction.
• Show sensitivity to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

• Master’s degree for undergraduate teaching, or Doctorate for graduate teaching, in Curriculum and Instruction or a related field.

• Experience teaching in the K‑6 setting.

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

Pay is determined by the number of credit hours assigned at a rate of $1,264 – $1,482 per credit hour, in accordance with university policy.

The University’s benefits package includes medical, vision, dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance, retirement plans, and additional programs such as a long‑term disability plan. Eligible faculty may access these benefits through the School of Education’s benefits portal.