Criminal Justice and Criminology Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

• Teaching assigned classes in person or online, delivering course content to students.
• Preparing course materials and lesson plans.
• Grading student work and providing robust feedback in a timely manner.
• Addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Providing online or in‑person academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
• Providing instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies.
• Complying with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Adapting and learning new modes of instruction.

Required: Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Cybersecurity, or related field, plus one to two years of relevant experience.
Preferred: Master’s degree in those fields plus four years of relevant experience; JD plus four years of relevant experience; or Doctorate in those fields plus four years of relevant 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. They are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program.

Pay per credit hour assignment ranges from $1,264 to $1,482, based on university policy.

Complete applications include a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, copies of all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Open Until Filled.

Background checks are conducted on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at total rewards.