Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Physics Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO

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

Full job description

Department

Physics

About the University

Position Summary

The Department of Physics at MSU Denver invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. This listing is for potential future affiliate faculty needs to teach courses in Physics and Astronomy, including required laboratories.

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

Responsibilities

Teach introductory courses in university physics and astronomy including associated laboratories.

An affiliate faculty member’s duties may also include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Physics, Astronomy, or closely-related discipline

Terms of Employment

Salary for Announcement

How to Apply

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Copies of all unofficial transcripts
  • A list of three professional references with contact information

There is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) in the application poral to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

Background Checks

Diversity Statement