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Posted: 03-Oct-25
Location: Denver, Colorado
Internal Number: JR104567
Department
Aviation & Aerospace ScienceAbout 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.
Position Summary
The Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time afliate faculty teaching positions.
For more information about the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science in our College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/aviation-aerospace.
Responsibilities
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
A Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree plus four years of relevant work experience or a masters degree or doctorate
Experience with space mission architecture, inclusive of aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft design and subsystem development, launch processes, ground station and mission operations, and/or space system automation
Experience with industry tools for mission simulation (e.g., STK), programming, system design, and/or data analysis
A fundamental understanding of orbital mechanics along with the space environment and its impact on crewed and uncrewed systems
Knowledge of historical spaceflight systems and future industry trends, inclusive of system automation, modular architectures, artificial intelligence integration, and/or aerospace workforce development
Terms of Employment
Afliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specic classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Afliate faculty are not eligible for benet coverage under the Universitys benet program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.
Qualied candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.
Salary for Announcement
The nal 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 pay rates under the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through MSU Denvers career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications must include the following required materials:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter
3.Copies of certications, if applicable (please copy front and back)
There is one location (the resume/cover letter submission eld) in the application poral to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one eld. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.
Ofcial transcripts will be required of the candidates selected for hire.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Katie LynchPosting Representative Email
klynch24@msudenver.eduBenefits
The Universitys 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 accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
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 attotalrewards@msudenver.edu.
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.