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Chemistry Affiliate Instructor

Job in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listing for: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Department

Chemistry

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. Not everyone in the applicant pool will be contacted or selected to teach.

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The primary responsibility is to teach chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels.

For more information about the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, nearly 60% of whom are first-generation students and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are 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. As the third-largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only one with an open access mission, MSU Denver serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, including many first-generation and DACA students.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented and minoritized groups.

Responsibilities
  • Teach chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced undergraduate levels.
  • Work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population.
  • Perform duties including but not limited to: delivering course content in person or online, preparing materials and lesson plans, grading, providing timely feedback, addressing student questions, maintaining office hours, and complying with university policies on instruction evaluation and peer observation.
  • Required Qualifications
    • Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Doctorate.
    • Previous teaching experience.
    Terms of Employment

    Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis, usually semester-by-semester. They are not eligible for university benefits. Assignments depend on budget and enrollment. Candidates must be prepared to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

    Salary

    The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned, at rates determined by university policy. For more information, see:
    Pay Rates and Dates.

    Application Process

    Applicants must apply online at MSU Denver Careers and submit:

    • Resume or CV
    • Cover letter

    All materials should be uploaded into the single application portal. Questions can be directed to:

    Dr. Andrew Bonham, Ph.D., Chair
    Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
    Metropolitan State University of Denver
    P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 52
    Denver, CO
    Email: abonham

    Official transcripts are required of the selected candidate.

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