Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Industrial Design Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO

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

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Department

Industrial Design

About the University

Position Summary

The Department of Industrial Design at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. Please include your CV and a portfolio sample with your online application.

For more information about the Department of Industrial Design in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/industrial-design.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of related industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial design
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant industrial design 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 required materials:

Required Documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Digital portfolio or weblink

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Copies of all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate if applicable)
  • A list of three professional references and their contact information

Please submit questions to the Department of Industrial Design at ind@msudenver.edu or call (303) 615-0599.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

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