Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Religious Studies Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO

Full-timeDenver, COPosted 2026-07-18Apply on Workday

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Department

Philosophy

About the University

About the Department

The Department of Philosophy’s mission is to provide our students, ourselves, and our community with opportunities to join in ongoing conversations about the nature and meaning of human existence in a rigorous, critical, and open-ended manner. We are committed to both freedom of inquiry and the value of truth. Our department offers a BA in Philosophy and minors in both Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Position Summary

Instructors will teach one to three classes per semester. We have particular needs for qualified instructors to teach RLG 1040 - Asian Religions, RLG 1050 - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and RLG 1090 - Religion, Justice, and Liberation Movements. There are opportunities to teach both in person and online.

For more information about the Department of Philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/philosophy.

Responsibilities

Teach 3 - 9 credit hours in the area of Religious Studies; teaching may be in-person, remote, or hybrid.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Religious Studies or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a closely related field
  • Teaching experience

Terms of Employment

Salary for Announcement

How to Apply

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
  • A list of three professional references with contact information

Please submit questions to Erica Poggenpohl, Academic Program Coordinator at epoggenp@msudenver.edu or call (303) 615-0900.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

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