Criminalistics/Forensic Science Affiliate Instructor
Company: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentChemistryBy 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 Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Metropolitan
State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for
part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The primary
responsibility of this position is to teach one or more of the
following courses: Introduction to Criminalistics, Crime Scene
Investigation I & II, Arson & Explosives, Field Testing, and
Identification of Drugs.For more information about the Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Letters, Arts, and
Sciences, 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 Hispanic
Serving Institution (HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher
Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner for 10
consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia 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
- This position typically teaches criminalistics and forensic
science courses (lecture and laboratory) at basic and advanced
undergraduate levels
- The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and
be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban
populationAn 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;
maintaining office hours; and complying with university-wide
student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation
policies.Required QualificationsMaster's degree in Chemistry or
closely related fieldPreferred Qualifications
- Doctorate
- Previous teaching experienceTerms 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:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letterApplicants 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 any questions to:Dr. Andrew Bonham, Ph.D.
and ChairDepartment of Chemistry & BiochemistryMetropolitan State
University of DenverP.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 52Denver, CO
80217-3362Email: Official transcripts will be required of the
candidate selected for hire.Closing DateOpen Until FilledPosting
RepresentativeTanya RogowskyPosting Representative EmailBenefitsMSU
Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a
wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the
following link:Employee Benefits OfferingsThe 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 .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, Aurora , Criminalistics/Forensic Science Affiliate Instructor, Education / Teaching , Denver, Colorado
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