Human Services and Counseling Affiliate Instructor — Denver, CO
Full job description
Department
Human Services
About the University
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.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
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)
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
How to Apply
The Department of Human Services and Counseling offers a concentration in addiction studies and focus areas in trauma and high risk youth. The department reviews the pool several times a year and hires for specific classes on an as-needed basis. Candidates are interviewed based upon their expertise in the specific classes that need to be filled. Your cover letter should explain your experience, expertise, and which types of classes you believe you are qualified to teach.
Providing specific class titles is very helpful (see the online university catalog for a list of course descriptions). In addition, please address any teaching experience. If you do not have teaching experience, describe related experience and skills that will support effective teaching as well as your teaching philosophy.
Required Documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Copies of all unofficial transcripts
- A list of three professional references and their contact information
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Tanya Rogowsky
Posting Representative Email
trogowsk@msudenver.edu
Benefits
Background Checks
Diversity Statement