Department
Family Literacy Program
By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. 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.
About the University
Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.
Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.
Position Summary
The Family Literacy Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The Family Literacy Program has an opening for a part-time Lead ESL instructor to prepare and deliver lessons to adults (up to 19 hours per week). Lead instructors are enthusiastic and flexible and attend professional development workshops and departmental meetings. The position is semester-based and includes classroom instruction and planning time.
For more information about the Family Literacy Program in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/family-literacy-program.
Responsibilities
Provide direct classroom instruction for adults using appropriate ESL curriculum, teaching methods and materials
Teach classes at off-site locations in the greater metro area.
Foster encouraging and supportive learning environment for students by responding to instructional needs and concerns.
Employ student-centric methodologies and approaches and multiple teaching styles
Demonstrate curriculum methods and materials to volunteer tutors or teaching aides as needed
Work with Family Literacy staff in planning parent enrichment and intergenerational learning activities with families
Positively represent the University to community partners and while onsite partner-owned teaching locations
Instructors will be expected to pack up and move classroom space as part of their responsibilities.
Facilitate registration, orientation, and technology sessions and help administer standardized assessments
Attend workshops, trainings and in-services as requested by leadership team
Perform record keeping and reporting (data input) responsibilities
Work closely with other lead teaching staff regarding curriculum, materials, student goals, testing, and evaluation to ensure program goals are being met
Outreach to students as part of the program’s retention strategy
Inform students of and uphold school policies
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. If the degree is not in a related field, then a certificate in TESOL (e.g. CELTA or equivalent) is required
Current CDE Adult Basic Education Authorization (ABEA) or receipt of certification within two years (Current ABEA Certification preferred)
Two to three years’ minimum experience with adult learners
Knowledge and practice of current ESL and adult education theory
Ability to create presentations
Ability to work under pressure and maintain standards of quality service
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in ESL or related field
Fluency in a language other than English (Spanish preferred) or intermediate skills with experience of long-term language study
Experience with standard educational assessment tools (CASAS & Best Plus)
Proven ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of immigrant, low income, marginalized, and diverse urban populations
Special Conditions of Employment
Must be able to pass a background check
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs
Terms of Employment
Affiliate faculty in the Family Literacy Program are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per contact-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 at off-site locations in the greater Denver metro area upon hire.
Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $25 - $30 an hour.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following required materials:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
A minimum of two professional references and their contact information
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. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.
Please submit questions to Robb Gallegos, Director of Adult Education, at [email protected].
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Tanya Rogowsky
Posting Representative Email
[email protected]Benefits
The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
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[email protected].
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
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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