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Modern Languages Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor

Employer
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 22, 2021


Posting Number F00680 Position Title Modern Languages Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor Position Number PTMDL1 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 Modern Languages EClass Code Part-Time Affiliate Faculty Position Summary

Establishment of Department Pool Affiliate/Part-Time Instructors of Modern Languages. 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 assigned credit hours, and be available for consultation with students. Areas to be taught are: undergraduate courses in American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Less Commonly Taught Languages. Courses may also be assigned within the candidate’s area of expertise.

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 (day, evening, or weekend as needed) andor delivering on-line 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 academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; and complying with University-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.

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

Masters Degree in the target language with concentration in one or more of the following areas: Language Acquisition, Linguistics, Literature, Cultural Studies, Translation or related fields

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in the target language with concentration in one or more of the following areas: Language Acquisition, Linguistics, Literature, Cultural Studies, Translation or related fields

Experience in working with first generation and students of color

Teaching experience in the target language

Posting date 08/12/2019 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 as an applicant you must fill out the application at www.msudenverjobs.com.

Applicants who have not been employed by the specific department to which they are applying must submit additional application materials in order to be considered as an Affiliate/Part-time Instructor. Additional application materials required: 1) cover letter; 2) unofficial copies of transcripts; and 3) a list of three professional references with contact information. Whenever possible please attach these materials to your application in the online system. If the requested materials are not available electronically, please submit them directly to the department using the contact information listed above. Selected candidate(s) will be required to provide Official Transcripts the colleges and universities where degrees were awarded prior to a contract being finalized.

If you are unable to attach copies of your transcripts at the time of application please contact the department at 303-556-2908 for alternate submission instructions.

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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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