Metropolitan State University of Denver·Denver, Colorado
Deliver course content to students through in-person or online instruction, including preparing materials and grading work. Provide academic support and ensure instruction aligns with course syllabi and university policies.
Department: Elementary Education and Literacy
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 [https://www.msudenver.edu/] is a model university for today’s college students.
Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution [https://www.msudenver.edu/diversity/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.
Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.
About the Department
The Elementary Education and Literacy Department is a community of educators committed to care, social justice, intellectual engagement, professional uplift, joy, and critical reflection. We offer a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education—with or without Colorado Initial Teaching Licensure—and five concentration options. Students may also pursue licensure endorsements in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education or Spanish CLD Bilingual Education. At the graduate level, we offer a Master of Arts in Teaching with Colorado Initial Licensure.
Our programs prepare future educators to thrive in diverse educational settings through research-informed literacy and math instruction, powerful social studies and science teaching, trauma-informed practices, equity and inquiry-based pedagogy, and strong clinical experiences.
The Department of Elementary Education & Literacy at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.
For more information about the Department of Elementary Education & Literacy in our School of Education, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/elementary-education-literacy [https://www.msudenver.edu/elementary-education-literacy/].
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.
Master’s degree for applicants interested in undergraduate programs or doctorate for teaching within graduate programs, with degrees in Curriculum and Instruction or related field
Experience teaching in the K-6 setting.
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.
Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512.
Affiliate Rates [https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Academic-Year-Affiliate-Faculty-Pay-Scale.pdf].
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.
trogowsk@msudenver.edu
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 [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msudenver.edu%2Fhuman-resources%2Fbenefits%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cklynch24%40msudenver.edu%7Ccf4dba77e8ab40e165b008dca5abc858%7C03309ca417334af9a73cf18cc841325c%7C1%7C0%7C638567404432138564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zu0g%2BkDovoiCxEe9jCOBnalZxWwnIs%2BTOD5S5ZVo30c%3D&reserved=0] to learn more.
https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.msudenver.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FMSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cklynch24%40msudenver.edu%7Ccf4dba77e8ab40e165b008dca5abc858%7C03309ca417334af9a73cf18cc841325c%7C1%7C0%7C638567404432147530%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=87oAeMcnrxnvb%2Fj6ImvPfriFTOtrDeBEKZWalTVuOKg%3D&reserved=0].
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 [totalrewards@msudenver.edu].
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.
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.
A Master's degree is required for undergraduate teaching, while a doctorate is required for graduate programs. Experience teaching in K-6 settings is preferred.
Market context
Elementary education affiliate instructor roles in Colorado are typically tied to ongoing K-6 staffing and teacher-preparation needs, especially where programs need instructors with classroom experience. Competition often centers on candidates who can show a master’s degree or doctorate as required, plus prior K-6 teaching experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight elementary classroom practice and any teacher-preparation work.
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