Journalism Affiliate Instructor

Part-Time Affiliate Faculty PositionsThe Department of Journalism and Media Production at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.Responsibilities include teaching 3 - 9 credit hours. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Journalism Fundamentals, Reporting, Photo Journalism, etc. Be available for consultation with students.An affiliate faculty member's duties may include teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.Required Qualifications include a Master's degree in a discipline-related field. Preferred Qualifications include a PhD in Journalism or a discipline-related field.Terms of Employment state that 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.Salary for Announcement is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512.How to Apply requires candidates to apply online through MSU Denver's career site. Complete applications will include the following required materials: Curriculum vitae, Cover letter, Writing sample, A list of three professional references with contact information. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.