Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Inclusive Higher Education Solutions Affiliate Faculty — Denver, CO

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Full job description

Department

Special Education & Linguistically Diverse Education

About the University

Position Summary

Inclusive Higher Education Solutions at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty positions, teaching courses and supporting diverse learners, including students with intellectual differences.

For more information about Inclusive Higher Education Solutions in our Office of Education Solutions, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/education/office-of-education-solutions/inclusive-higher-education-solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Areas to be taught include, but are not limited to: academic success, self-advocacy, student-centered planning, executive function, employment exploration, acquisition, and retention.
  • Instructors will need to be available for consultation with students before and after class.
  • Instructors will need to be available to meet with the IHES team for collaboration for student success.

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
  • Complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies
  • Applicants may be asked to teach in person, online, or in hybrid capacities dependent upon course needs. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is necessary
  • Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population, including students with intellectual disabilities

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree or ABD status

Terms of Employment

Salary for Announcement

How to Apply

Required Documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter

Optional Documents

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

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload.Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

If you are unable to attach copies of your transcripts at the time of application, please email those documents to Dr. Charlie Buckley at pbuckle3@msudenver.edu Attn: IHES Affiliate Application

Please submit questions to Dr. Charlie Buckley at pbuckle3@msudenver.edu

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

Background Checks

Diversity Statement