Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Early Childhood Education Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO

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

Full job description

Department

Special Education & Linguistically Diverse Education

About the University

Position Summary

The Department of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

For more information about the Department of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/special-education-early-childhood-culturally-linguistically-diverse-education

Responsibilities

  • Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Areas to be taught include, but are not limited to, foundation courses; developmentally appropriate practice courses; multicultural courses; literacy, science, social studies and mathematics methods courses; assessment courses and classroom management courses
  • For some courses, the instructor will need to be available during the school day to supervise clinical experiences
  • Instructor will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class

An affiliate faculty member’s duties may 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

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree or ABD status

Terms of Employment

Salary for Announcement

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following materials:

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

Please submit questions to Dr. Michele Trujillo, Department Chair at mtruji87@msudenver.edu.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

Background Checks

Diversity Statement