Sociology Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor

Salary for Announcement

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

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Posting Details

Posting Number

F00638

Position Title

Sociology Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor

Position Number

PTSOC1

Employee Category

Affiliate Faculty

Department

Sociology and Anthropology - Sociology

EClass Code

Part-Time Affiliate Faculty

Position Summary

Establishment of Department Pool for Affiliate Instructors of Sociology. Qualified applicants will be placed in the departmental pool and will be considered for affiliate departmental needs.

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.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teach Introduction to Sociology as well as other courses in the discipline needed by the department. Other courses may be assigned within the candidate’s area of expertise. Morning, afternoon evening, or online classes may be assigned if available.

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 Qualifications

Master’s in Sociology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Sociology (or related field) and teaching experience is desirable.

Posting date

06/21/2019

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 complete the online application via www.msudenverjobs.com.

In order to be considered an applicant you must attach CV, cover letters, copies of transcripts, and list of references. If you are unable to attach copies of transcripts to your application please submit to:

Ms. Vonda Knox
Program Coordinator
Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Behavioral Science
Metropolitan State College of Denver
P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 28
Denver, CO 80217-3362
E-mail: knoxv@msudenver.edu
Fax: 303-556-5360

Continuing PT faculty should already have the additional items on file, and do not need to re-submit them.

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

Applicants who are interviewed must have copies of all transcripts at the time of the interview. Official transcripts must be submitted once hired.

Inquiries should be directed to Vonda Knox, Program Coordinator, at knoxv@msudenver.edu or 303-615-0702.

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.

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Benefits

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.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link .