Philosophy and Religious Studies Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor
- Employer
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Arts & Humanities, Philosophy & Religion
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Affiliate faculty – dependent on degree(s) held and number of credit hours taught.
Employee Category Affiliate Faculty Department PHI - Philosophy EClass Code Part-Time Affiliate Faculty Position SummaryEstablishment of Department Pool for Affiliate/Part-Time Instructors of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Qualified applicants will be placed in the departmental pool and will be considered for affiliate/part-time departmental needs beginning Spring 2016 through Spring 2019.
EO STATEMENT: Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.
Duties/ResponsibilitiesTeach one to three classes in Philosophy or Religious Studies.
Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, as needed, usually on a semester by semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. An affiliate faculty member’s duties include: meeting assigned classes or delivering on-line content consistent with university, college/school, and department policies; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if appropriate, with department course coordination policies; being available, either face to face or electronically, to students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
Required QualificationsMaster’s degree in Philosophy or Religious Studies or closely related field.
Preferred QualificationsPh.D. in Philosophy or Religious Studies or closely related field and teaching experience is desirable.
The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
Posting date 09/03/2015 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled Special Instructions to ApplicantsIMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com.
If you have been previously employed by the department you will only need to submit a revised CV.
If you have not been previously employed by the department you will need to attach all of the requested documentation.
If you are unable to attach copies of your transcripts at the time of application please email documents to:
Attn: My-Tien Danh-Tran
email: mdanhtra@msudenver.edu
Subject: Philosophy and Religious Studies Affiliate Faculty
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Organization
Metropolitan State University of Denver provides students with a transformative academic experience and serves the community as a courageous change agent and a gateway to opportunity. The University’s broad access, affordable tuition, quality academic experience and excellent outcomes add up to a high-value education.
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890 Auraria Parkway
Denver
CO
80204
US
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