Teach one or more courses during the day, evening and/or weekend as necessary. Courses include CHS1000 Introduction to Chicano Studies and other lower and upper division courses as needed. Courses may be in-person, online, or in hybrid capacities.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Chicana/o Studies or closely related field, and some experience teaching at the College/University level
Requirements
Ph.D. in Chicano studies or a related field
3 or more years of teaching experience at the College/University Level
Terms of Employment
Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.
Salary for Announcement
The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.
Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482.
For more information, please view the pay rates under the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers . Complete applications will include the following materials:
Required Documents
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter addressing teaching experience and qualifications
A list of three professional references and their contact information
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Katie Lynch
Posting Representa
Benefits
Vision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Department
Chicano Studies
By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.
About the University
Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado's extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.
Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.
Position Summary
The Department of Chicana/o Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.
For more information about the Department of Chicana/o Studies in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/chicana-chicanx .
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