Trainee Computer Information Systems Certificate Jobs

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Position Summary

The Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. This listing is for potential future needs for part time affiliate instructors of computer information systems.

For more information about the Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics in our College of Business, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/computer-information-systems-business-analytics.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 - 9 credit hours

• Be available for consultation with students

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 Computer information Systems or related field

• Meet the College of Business faculty qualification policy criteria to be classified as either SP or IP: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/College-of-Business-Faculty-Qualifications-Policy.pdf

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or Dissertation complete in a Computer Information Systems related field

• Work experience in teaching field

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 $1264 - $1482.

For more information, please view the pay rates under the College of Business: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26

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:

• Curriculum vitae

• 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.