Department

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.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: 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. 

Position Summary

The Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time University Supervisors of Student Teachers and Residents.

For more information about the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships in our School of Education, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/education/office-of-clinical-experiences-and-partnerships-ocep/

Responsibilities

Serve as University Supervisor for teacher licensure candidates in student teaching and/or residency assignments in K-12 Art, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Early Childhood, Elementary, Music, Physical Education, Secondary Education (English, Math, Social Studies, Science), Special Education, and/or World Languages.

For Student Teaching Supervisors working with single-semester Student Teachers, this includes:

• Observe, coach, and evaluate teacher candidates’ performance in student teaching/residency placements

• Conduct 3-4 site visits over the 16-week placement for observation, coaching, and assessment; complete mid and final term evaluation

• Facilitate 5 hours of regularly-scheduled student teaching seminars across the semester, often in collaboration with faculty and/or other supervisors

• Guide and evaluate students’ work on the required Collection of Teaching Artifacts and Reflections final project

• Maintain close communication with the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships (OCEP) throughout the semester

• Attend professional development and training sessions for University Supervisors University Supervisors must be available for school visits during the school day and must be available for communication with OCEP and assigned student teachers no later than August 1st (fall semester) or January 2nd (spring semester)

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field

• Teaching experience in public or private school settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, plus 30 semester hours of relevant post-degree study

• Teaching experience in content area of Supervision

• Supervisory/Coaching experience (e.g. as a principal, department chair, instructional coach, or as a previous mentor teacher/cooperating teacher).

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 and/or on campus and at supervision sites 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.

For more information, you may view pay rates here: Affiliate Rates.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following materials:

• Resume or CV

• Cover letter  

• Copies of all unofficial transcripts

• A list of three 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.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Posting Representative Email

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.