Criminalistics/Forensic Science Affiliate Instructor

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 courses such as Introduction to Criminalistics, Crime Scene Investigation I & II, Arson & Explosives, Field Testing, and Identification of Drugs. For more information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, visit: . MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, with nearly 60% being 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 is committed to diversity and access, especially for underrepresented and minoritized groups. Responsibilities Teach criminalistics and forensic science courses (lecture and laboratory) at undergraduate levels. Work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population. Other duties include: delivering course content in person or online, preparing materials, grading, providing 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 Part-time, at-will employment on a per credit hour basis, usually semester-by-semester. Not eligible for university benefits. Teaching is expected to be on campus upon hire. Salary Based on credit hours assigned, according to university policy. More details: Pay Rates and Dates . Application Process Apply online at and submit: Resume or CV Cover letter Combine documents into one PDF if preferred. For questions, contact: Dr. Andrew Bonham, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Metropolitan State University of Denver P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 52 Denver, CO 80217-3362 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Official transcripts are required if hired. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of Denver