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Affiliate Faculty, Biology

Denver, CO · On-site

Affiliate faculty are part-time employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, as needed, on a semester-by- semester basis. Affiliate Faculty are not eligible for benefit ...

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Affiliate Faculty, Chemistry

Denver, CO

$2.1K/wk

CH 207A - Chemistry for the Health-Related Sciences Laboratory (1 teaching credit) Please note Affiliate Faculty are hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, as needed, on a ...

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Affiliate Faculty, Physics (Labs)

Denver, CO

The Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics Department is seeking affiliate faculty to teach in-person astronomy and physics laboratory courses, including: AS 251 Principles of Astronomy Lab PH 205A ...

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Affiliate Faculty, Chemistry

Denver, CO · On-site

$2.1K/wk

CH 207A - Chemistry for the Health-Related Sciences Laboratory (1 teaching credit) Please note Affiliate Faculty are hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, as needed, on a ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for affiliate faculty in the United States is $77,893.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Affiliate Faculty are individuals who are not full-time, permanent faculty members at an institution but are formally associated with a department or program. They often contribute to teaching, research, or collaborative projects, typically while maintaining primary appointments elsewhere (such as at another university or in industry). The specific roles and responsibilities of Affiliate Faculty can vary by institution and may include delivering guest lectures, supervising students, or participating in departmental meetings. Their affiliation allows the institution to benefit from their expertise without a full-time commitment from either party.

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Affiliate Faculty members often hold primary employment outside the academic institution, which means they balance part-time teaching with their main professional roles. This requires strong time management skills, as teaching schedules are coordinated with their availability. Most institutions offer flexible course assignments, and Affiliate Faculty frequently collaborate with full-time faculty and department staff to ensure course quality and student support. Open communication with the academic department is key for successfully managing these dual commitments.

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Work EnvironmentPart-time, often affiliated with a university or collegePart-time, primarily teaching courses at a college or university
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in academic institutions, research centers, and industry collaborationsCommonly employed in higher education institutions for teaching roles

Affiliate Faculty and Adjunct Professors both work part-time in academic settings, often holding similar credentials. Affiliate Faculty may have additional roles such as research or industry collaboration, while Adjunct Professors focus primarily on teaching. Both roles are essential for supporting higher education and industry partnerships.

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Affiliate Faculty, Biology

Regis

Denver, CO • On-site

Part-time

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Job description

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?

Job Summary:

The Department of Biology seeks affiliates who can teach both lectures and laboratory classes in a variety of biology areas.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential:

  • Teach from a wide variety of courses in the Department of Biology depending on needs of the Department and qualifications of applicant.

  • Normal duties will be those associated with preparation and teaching lectures and/or laboratories, keeping complete and accurate grade records, adequately evaluating student performance, and appropriately using class time.

  • Affiliate faculty are part-time employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, as needed, 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. An Affiliate faculty member's duties include: meeting assigned classes consistent with University, College, and Department policies; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if appropriate, with Department course coordination policies; and being available, either face-to-face or electronically, to students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Biology or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Biology or related field.

  • Relevant teaching experience.

Work Schedule: Will be dependent on the course schedule.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a CV/resume, cover letter and list of references with your application. Current employees, please submit an application and requested documents by logging into Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub to access the internal site.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with a priority application deadline of July 1st, 2026.

This position is benefits-eligible for workers' compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Pay Rate:

$3,225 per course contract

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