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.
About the Department
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences offers both an undergraduate degree in speech, language, hearing sciences and a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, with an optional concentration in bilingual (Spanish-English) service provision. The Bookhardt Family Speech-Language Clinic is a no-cost, on-campus clinic that supports the greater Denver-metro community. Our department strives to improve how knowledge is translated from the classroom to the clinic by breaking down traditional educational silos.
Position Summary
The Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach one or more credit hours as determined by the department; areas of teaching include undergraduate and graduate courses. Teaching assignments are to the undergraduate and/or graduate program depending on department need and qualifications/expertise of applicants.
For more information about the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences in our College of Health and Human Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/speech-language-hearing-sciences/.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of affiliate faculty is to teach one or more credit hours as determined by the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences. Faculty are required to provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. Areas of teaching include undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, faculty must be available for consultation with students outside of classes either in-person or remotely. Faculty will conduct student assessments as prescribed by the curriculum and must be willing to adhere to policies and procedures regarding students and faculty as established by the University and Department. Affiliate faculty in SLHS actively participate in the effective evaluation of individual students, individual courses, and - as needed - programmatic assessment.
Affiliate faculty should teach class content based on the syllabus and follow any department guidelines. Responsibilities also include following university policies on student evaluation and participating in peer reviews. Applicants may be asked to teach in various formats—face-to-face, online, or a mix—depending on course needs. Flexibility and willingness to learn new teaching methods are important. Candidates should also be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student body.
Required Qualifications
Entry-level clinical degrees for speech-language pathology or audiology
Preferred Qualifications
Certification from the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association, or similar professional credential
Research doctorate in audiology, speech-language pathology, or related discipline
Prior experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in the discipline
Prior experience teaching courses using the Canvas learning system
Experiences working with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student populations including (but not limited to) students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans and English language learners
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 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
The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.
For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS): Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26
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:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter/letter of application in which you identify which classes you are qualified to teach. Providing specific course titles is helpful; see the online catalog for a list of undergraduate and graduate course descriptions. In your letter, you should also address your teaching experience. If you do not have teaching experience, please describe related experience and skills that will support effective teaching.
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.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
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.
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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