[ES_JOBS_NET] Sciences Affiliate/Part-Time Instructor, Metro State University, Denver

Fri Jun 3 08:52:33 MDT 2022

https://www.msudenverjobs.com/postings/20957

Position Summary

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at the Metropolitan
State University of Denver is seeking affiliate faculty (Category III) to
teach courses in SCI 2610, Integrated Physical and Chemical Sciences, and/or
SCI 2600, Integrated Biology and Earth Science. Qualified applicants will be
placed in the departmental pool and will be considered for
affiliate/part-time departmental needs.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience
working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment
to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages women and racial and ethnic minorities to apply.

Duties/Responsibilities

Qualified applicants will teach SCI 2610, examines the nature of energy and
matter, their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental
scientific concepts to the study the natural world. These concepts are
explored through hands-on laboratory experiments that focus on the basic
principles of physics and chemistry. SCI 2600, Integrated Biology and Earth
Science, and/or SCI 2610, Integrated Physical and Chemical Sciences. 

SCI 2600 surveys the fundamental scientific principles and systems in
biology and the earth sciences by examining the basic building blocks of
life, evolution of life, the human body, structure and development of
ecosystem, terrestrial formations and surface processes, atmospheric
processes, the solar system, as well as the universe. SCI 2600 includes
laboratory experiments that focus on biology and the earth sciences. 

Further information can be found on the EAS and University websites (e.g.,
search the University Catalog). 

The successful candidate will be willing and able to work and interact with
a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff and should be sensitive
to the educational needs of a diverse urban population. 

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per
credit hour basis for specific classes, as needed, usually on a semester by
semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not covered under the University's
benefit program. Teaching assignments are dependent on both budget and
enrollment. An affiliate faculty member's duties include: meeting assigned
classes or delivering on-line content consistent with university,
college/school, and departmental policies; providing instruction in assigned
classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular
course syllabus and, if appropriate, with department course coordination
policies; being available, either face to face or electronically, to
students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as
needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; and complying with
university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer
observation policies. 

Teaching may also include online, face to face, and hybrid instruction;
face-to-face instruction may include day, evening, and weekend as needed. 

Special Instructions: 

If you have previously worked for the EAS Department, you are required to
attach a revised Curriculum Vitae. 

If you have not previously worked for the EAS Department, you are required
to attach the following: 

1) Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
2) Curriculum Vitae 
3) Unofficial Transcripts 
4) References

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and/or any EAS related
discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate and teaching experience. 

Experience working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban
student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA
students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students,
students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students,
student veterans, and English language learners.

Posting date

03/28/0020

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

Special Instructions to Applicants

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the
online application system at www.msudenverjobs.com.

If you have previously worked for the department you will only need to
attach a revised CV.

If you have not previously worked for the department you will need to attach
all the requested documentation.

Talent Team Representative

Talent Team Representative E-mail

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide
array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

 <https://www.msudenver.edu/hr/benefits/potentialemployeebenefitscorner/>
Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus
community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our
student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over
45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution
located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with
individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion.
We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students,
faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and
equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It
requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive
to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve
personal and professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and
culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups
contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity
groups please visit this
<https://www.msudenver.edu/diversity/other-committees/> link.

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