Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Theatre Performance Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO

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## Department

Theatre

About the University

Position Summary

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. This listing is for potential future affiliate faculty needs for our Theatre Performance Program.

For more information about the Department of Theatre and Dance in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/theatre-dance.

Responsibilities

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

A Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre or a related field, plus 4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

A Master of Fine Arts in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Arts Degree in Theatre, plus 3 years of relevant experience; or a Doctorate in Theatre or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience

Terms of Employment

Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

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
  • Copies of all unofficial transcripts
  • A list of three professional references and their contact information

Please direct questions to Jacob M Welch, Chair of Theatre and Dance at Jwelch25@msudenver.edu or 303-615-1294.

## Closing Date

Open Until Filled

## Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

## Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

## Benefits

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