Mathematics and Statistics Affiliate Instructor | Metropolitan State University of Denver - Military Veterans
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Department Mathematics & Statistics 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. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.   Position Summary  The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions .  The Mathematics and Statistics a ffiliate i nstructor will conduct 1-9 hours of General Studies mathematics courses and/or small group learning sessions that accompany General Studies mathematics courses. They will work and interact with diverse groups of students and /or coordinate with faculty teaching lecture sections aligned with l earning sessions .     For more information about the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences , please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/math/ .   MSU Denver enrolls over 1 6 ,000 students , where nearly 60% are first generation and over 5 5 % are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, w e are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) , 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 institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for todayâ™s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups.   Responsibilities  Conduct 1 - 9 hours of in-person or hybrid General Studies mathematics courses and/or in-person small group learning sessions that accompany General Studies mathematics courses.  Candidates will work and interact with diverse groups of students and /or coordinate with faculty teaching lecture sections aligned with l earning sessions .   An affiliate faculty memberâ™s duties include but are not limited to : 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; maintaining office hours; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.⯠  Required Qualifications  Bachelorâ™s degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or closely related field   Preferred Qualifications  Masterâ™s degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, or closely related field and proficiency in teaching with technology, e.g., calculators and computer software   Terms of Employment  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 Universityâ™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  The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.    For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AF-2023-2024-Pay-Dates-and-Rates_RevAug2023.pdf   How to Apply  C andidate s must apply online through MSU Denverâ™s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers , a nd submit the following required materials:  Resume or CV  Cover letter relating to the applicantâ™s education and expertise to the qualifications  Copies of all u nofficial t ranscripts (undergraduate and graduate)  T hree recent letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to know the applicantâ™s expertise and teaching effectiveness   Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume /cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. âOnce submitted , you will not be able to edit your application.   Please submit questions to Jess Bertram , Affiliate Faculty Coordinator at jbertra3@msudenver.edu .   Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.  Closing Date Open Until Filled Posting Representative Tanya Rogowsky Posting Representative Email trogowsk@msudenver.edu Benefits MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings 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  totalrewards@msudenver.edu . Diversity Statement 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 create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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