Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach one or more credit hours as determined by the department; courses include undergraduate and graduate offerings.

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Provide instruction in face‑to‑face, online, or hybrid formats as needed.
• Be available for student consultation outside of class through in‑person or remote meetings.
• Conduct student assessments as prescribed by the curriculum.
• Participate in student and course evaluation, peer review, and programmatic assessment activities.
• Adhere to university and department policies regarding student evaluation and assessment.
• Teach content based on the syllabus and any department guidelines.

• Entry‑level clinical degrees in speech‑language pathology or audiology.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Experience teaching using the Canvas learning system.
• Experience working with diverse student populations including students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, low‑income students, first‑generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non‑traditional students, student veterans, and English language learners.

• Certification from the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association or a similar professional credential.
• Research doctorate in audiology, speech‑language pathology, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in the discipline.

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. Faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the university’s benefit program, and teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates are expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

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

• Access to the university’s comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance, retirement plans, and long‑term disability (LTD) plan.
• University‑sponsored professional development and training opportunities.

• Background checks are conducted on all finalists prior to employment.

Applicants must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site. The application requires:

Applications are to be submitted via the career portal; the single resume/cover letter upload field accepts multiple documents or a combined PDF. Once submitted, applications cannot be edited.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.