ProStart Affiliate Instructor, School of Hospitality

Pro Start Affiliate Instructor, School of Hospitality

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for temporary, part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions in the School of Hospitality.

Teaching 3+ credit hours in areas such as Pro Start, Culinary, Introduction to Hotel, and Introduction to Event Management. The instructor will interact with diverse student groups, integrate technology into coursework, and provide timely consultation to students online or on campus.

For more information about the School of Hospitality, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach 3+ credit hours. Subject areas may include, but are not limited to:
  Pro Start, Culinary, Introduction to Hotel, and Introduction to Event Management.
• Work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively infuse technology into coursework.
• Be available for consultation with students.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work, and provide timely feedback.
• Comply with university wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.

• Completion of a Master’s degree in the field of teaching or a Bachelor’s degree in a hospitality‑related discipline plus substantial professional experience (minimum ten consecutive years with increasing levels of responsibility).
• If the Master’s degree is outside the field of teaching, a significant level of professional experience in that discipline is expected.

• Nationally recognized certificates and licenses relevant to the field (e.g., CHSP, CHE, CHRM).

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired per credit hour on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program and 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, please view the pay rates under the School of Hospitality:
Affiliate‑Rates‑AY‑25‑26.

• Submit an online application through MSU Denver’s career site: https://.
• Include the following materials:
  Curriculum vitae or resume, cover letter, copies of all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
• Upload all documents into the single upload field. Multiple documents can be uploaded or merged into one PDF.
• Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled.

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and includes medical, vision, dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans, and other programs such as a long‑term disability plan. Visit the benefits website to learn more.

Metropolitan State University of Denver conducts background checks on all finalists prior to employment to ensure a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, and students.

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 58% first‑generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

Mid‑Senior level

Temporary

Education and Training;
Higher Education

Roberto C Olivas (rolivas2)