Master's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Women's Studies, Communication, Nonprofit Studies, Behavior Science or related field; or tested experience (FERA)
Requirements
Experience in the field
Teaching experience or experience presenting or facilitating educational activities
Experience working with diverse populations
LAC and State approval required for certain addiction studies classes
Terms of Employment
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 ray rates under the College of Health and Human Sciences: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26
How to Apply
The Department
Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Department
Human Services
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.
About the Department
The Department of Human Services and Counseling, soon to be renamed Mental Health and Addiction Counseling, is dedicated to preparing compassionate, skilled professionals to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our work continues to center on serving diverse communities with a strong emphasis on advocacy, equity, and evidence-based practice. What makes our department special is our unwavering commitment to real-world, hands-on training and our collaborative, student-centered environment. It's a meaningful place to work, where faculty and staff share a deep commitment to transforming lives and building stronger communities.
Position Summary
The Department of Human Services and Counseling at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The department offers two majors: Fire and Emergency Response Administration and Human Services; a concentration in Addiction Studies; and areas of focus in trauma and high risk youth.
For more information about the Department of Human Services and Counseling in our College of Health and Human Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/human-services-counseling .