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School of Hospitality, Events and Tourism-BEVERAGE Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor



Posting Number F00691 Position Title School of Hospitality, Events and Tourism-BEVERAGE Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor Position Number PTHTE3 Salary for Announcement

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by University policy.

https://www.msudenver.edu/media/content/humanresources/forms/AF2021PayDatesandRates.pdf

Employee Category Affiliate Faculty Department School of Hospitality EClass Code Part-Time Affiliate Faculty Position Summary

Establishment of Department Pool for Affiliate / Part-Time Instructors of Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management
PT HTE . BEVERAGE

Qualified applicants will be placed in the departmental pool and will be considered for affiliate / part-time departmental needs beginning Fall 2019 through Spring 2022.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teach 3+ credit hours. Subject areas may include, but are not limited to: Wine Fundamentals, Beer & Spirits, Enology: The Making of Wine, Wines of the Old World, Wines of the New World, Wine & Food Pairing. Candidate will work and interact with diverse groups of individuals, demonstrate ability to effectively infuse technology into course work, be available for consultation with students.

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach 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 online content consistent with University, 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 support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; and complying with University-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.

Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of students from a diverse population, conduct student assessments as prescribed by the curriculum, and must be willing to adhere to policies and procedures regarding students and faculty as established by the University and Department. 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.

Required Qualifications

Minimum credentials for professional qualifications include:

1. Completion of a Master’s degree in the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach. OR

2.
a. A Bachelor’s degree in a hospitality-related discipline. AND

b. Professional experience that is current at the time of hire that has been substantial in terms of duration and level of responsibility and clearly links to the field in which the faculty member is expected to teach. Normally, this experience is no less than ten consecutive years with increasing levels of responsibility, with significant levels of supervisory experience.

3. If the Master’s degree is outside the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach, there is an increased expectation of substantial professional work experience in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Nationally recognized certificates and licenses relevant to the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach. (For example: various levels of Sommelier and / or Cicerone, etc.)

Posting date 09/03/2019 Closing date Closing Instructions Open Until Filled To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) Special Instructions to Applicants

IMPORTANT : In order to be considered an applicant, you must submit copies of transcripts to:

Susan Conder
Department of Hospitality, Tourism & Events
Metropolitan State University of Denver
P. O. box 173362, Campus Box 60
Denver, CO 80217-3362
E-mail: sconder1@msudenver.edu
Phone: (303) 615-1616
Fax: (303) 556-8046

**The selected candidates(s) will be required to proved Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities where degrees were awarded prior to a contract being finalized.

Important: In order to be considered as an applicant, YOU MUST FILL OUT THE APPLICATION at www.msudenverjobs.com.

Applicants who have not been employed by the specific department that they are applying to must submit the following Additional Application materials in order to be considered as an Affiliate / Part-Time Instructor. Additional Application materials required: 1) Cover Letter; 2) Copies of Transcripts; and 3) a list of three professional references with contact information: (Professional References – some departments request Letters of Reference here). Whenever possible, please attach these materials to your application in the Online System. If the requested Materials are not available electronically, submit them directly to the department using the contact information listed above.

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MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:
Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

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