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Religious Studies Affiliate Instructor

3 weeks ago


Denver, Colorado, United States Metropolitan State University of Denver Full time
DepartmentPhilosophy

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.

About the Department

The Department of Philosophy's mission is to provide our students, ourselves, and our community with opportunities to join in ongoing conversations about the nature and meaning of human existence in a rigorous, critical, and open-ended manner. We are committed to both freedom of inquiry and the value of truth. Our department offers a BA in Philosophy and minors in both Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Position Summary 

Instructors will teach one to three classes per semester. We have particular needs for qualified instructors to teach RLG Asian Religions, RLG Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and RLG Religion, Justice, and Liberation Movements. There are opportunities to teach both in person and online.

For more information about the Department of Philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit:

Responsibilities 

Teach 3 - 9 credit hours in the area of Religious Studies; teaching may be in-person, remote, or hybrid. 

An affiliate faculty member's duties may 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; 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.

Required Qualifications 

Master's degree in Religious Studies or closely related field 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a closely related field  

  • Teaching experience 

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.  

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 Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26

How to Apply 

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver's career site,  Complete applications will include the following materials:  

  • CV 

  • Cover letter 

  • Copies of unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) 

  • A list of three professional references with 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 Erica Poggenpohl, Academic Program Coordinator at or call

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

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting RepresentativeShayna D TillmonPosting Representative EmailBenefits

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:  

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 

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.