Affiliate Instructor - School of Hospitality (Food)
Company: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Location: Denver
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentHospitality, Tourism & EventsBy 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 SummaryThe School of Hospitality at Metropolitan
State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for
temporary, part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.For more
information about the School of Hospitality, please visit: .MSU
Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first
generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown
Denver, we are a designated (HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher
Education Excellence in Diversity () Award winner for 10
consecutive years, and the only 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 today'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
- Teach 3+ credit hours. Subject areas may include, but are not
limited to: Food Fundamentals, Food Science, Food Production and
Service I, Food Production and Service II
- Will work and interact with diverse groups of students,
faculty, and staff
- Will demonstrate ability to effectively infuse technology into
coursework
- Will be available for consultation with studentsAn affiliate
faculty member'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; conducting student assessments as prescribed
by curriculum; maintaining office hours; and complying with
university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer
observation policies.Required QualificationsCompletion of a
Master's degree in the field in which the faculty member is
assigned to teach ORa Bachelor's degree in a hospitality-related
discipline plus professional experience that is current at the time
of hire, that has been substantial in terms of duration and level
of responsibility, and that clearly links to the field in which the
faculty member is expected to teach. Normally, this experience is
no less than ten consecutive years with increasing levels of
responsibility and significant levels of supervisory experience.If
the Master's degree is outside the field in which the faculty
member is assigned to teach, there is an increased expectation of
substantial professional work experience in the
discipline.Preferred QualificationsNationally recognized
certificates and licenses relevant to the field in which the
faculty member is assigned to teach. (e.g., CEC, FMP, etc.)Terms of
EmploymentAffiliate 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 AnnouncementThe final salary
is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate
determined by university policy.For more information, please visit:
How to ApplyCandidates must apply online through MSU Denver's
career site, , and submit the following required materials:Required
Documents
- Curriculum vitae or resumeOptional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Copies of all unofficial transcripts
- A list of three professional references with contact
informationApplicants 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.Closing DateOpen Until FilledPosting
RepresentativeTanya RogowskyPosting Representative
Emailtrogowsk@msudenver.eduBenefitsMSU Denver is pleased to offer
our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit
options. To learn more, please visit the following link: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.Diversity StatementMetropolitan 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.
Keywords: Metropolitan State University of Denver, Broomfield , Affiliate Instructor - School of Hospitality (Food), Education / Teaching , Denver, Colorado
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