Mountain West HERC

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 Colorados 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 todays 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 School of Hospitality

The School of Hospitality serves students across four majors, one minor, and six certificates. The School is the only program in the United States that has a LEED Gold hotel SpringHill Suites hotel, a commercial conference space, a state-of-the-art beverage testing laboratory, a commercial restaurant, the Day Leadership Academy, and the Charlie Papazian Brewing Education Lab.

Position Summary

The School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for temporary, part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

For more information about the School of Hospitality, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3+ credit hours. Subject areas may include, but are not limited to: Wine Fundamentals, Beer and Spirits, Enology: The Making of Wine, Wines of the Old World, Wines of the New World, Wine and Food Pairing

• Will work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff

• Will demonstrate ability to effectively infuse technology into coursework

• Will be available for consultation with students

An affiliate faculty members 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

Completion of a Masters degree in the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach OR a Bachelors degree in a hospitality-related discipline plus professional experience that is current at the time of hire, that has been substantial in terms of duration and level of responsibility, and that clearly links to the field in which the faculty member is expected to teach. Normally, this experience is no less than ten consecutive years with increasing levels of responsibility and significant levels of supervisory experience.

If the Masters degree is outside the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach, there is an increased expectation of substantial professional work experience in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Nationally recognized certificates and licenses relevant to the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach. (e.g., various levels of Sommelier and/or Cicerone, etc.)

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 Universitys 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 $1209 - $1482.

For more information, please view the pay rates under the School of Hospitality (SoH): Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26

How to Apply

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

• Curriculum vitae or resume

• Cover Letter

• Copies of all unofficial transcripts

• 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.

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