Aerospace Affiliate Instructor

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The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

For more information about the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide robust, timely feedback.
• Address student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
• Provide online or in-person academic support to students as needed.
• Offer instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies.
• Comply with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction as encouraged.
• Be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

• A Bachelor’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of relevant work experience or a master’s degree or doctorate
• Experience with space mission architecture, inclusive of aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft design and subsystem development, launch processes, ground station and mission operations, and/or space system automation
• Experience with industry tools for mission simulation (e.g., STK), programming, system design, and/or data analysis
• A fundamental understanding of orbital mechanics along with the space environment and its impact on crewed and uncrewed systems
• Knowledge of historical spaceflight systems and future industry trends, inclusive of system automation, modular architectures, artificial intelligence integration, and/or aerospace workforce development

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, view pay rates under the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design:
Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https:// Complete applications must include the following required materials:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copies of certifications, if applicable (please copy front and back)

There is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) in the application portal to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application. Official transcripts will be required of the candidates selected for hire.

Open Until Filled

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, please see https:// The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at total rewards.

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