Teacher Education - Literacy - Affiliate Instructor

School of Education-Masters Program

Elementary Education & Literacy at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

For more information about the Department of Elementary Education & Literacy, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, with nearly 60% first generation and over 55% students of color. Located in downtown Denver, it is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. MSU Denver serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, including many first-generation and DACA students.

We value applicants with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to increasing access for underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online, preparing course materials, grading, providing timely feedback, addressing student questions, and offering academic support as needed. Instruction should align with the course syllabus and department policies. Candidates may be asked to teach in various modalities, including in-person, online, or hybrid, and should be adaptable and sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body.

Master's degree in Literacy or a related field for undergraduate teaching; doctorate for graduate courses.

Experience teaching literacy in the K-6 setting.

Part-time, at-will, per credit hour, usually semester-based. No benefits. Candidates must be able to teach in person upon hire.

Based on credit hours and university policy. More info:
Pay Rates and Dates

Apply online at MSU Denver Careers. Submit:

• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three professional references with contact info

All materials should be uploaded as one document or merged into a single PDF. Official transcripts required upon hire.

Open Until Filled

Tanya Rogowsky, trogowsk

MSU Denver offers a comprehensive benefits package. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a student body that is highly diverse and a commitment to fostering an equitable environment.