HSE Lead Instructor

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 Colorado's 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 today's 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 Family Literacy Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The Program's part-time lead instructors teach adults seeking a High School Equivalency diploma. These positions are semester-based and include classroom instruction and planning time.

For more information about the Family Literacy Program in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/family-literacy-program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction, including one-on-one tutoring, in math/science or language arts/social studies to adults using approved High School Equivalency curriculum, student-centered teaching methods and materials

• Demonstrated knowledge of content

• Foster encouraging and supportive learning environment for students by responding to instructional needs and by integrating pathways to career and higher education into instructional delivery and providing weekly feedback to students

• Collaborate with lead teaching staff regarding curriculum, materials, testing and evaluation and assist with lesson planning and class preparation

• Create individualized educational plans with each student based on learning needs and identified student goals

• Fulfill all testing, record keeping, and reporting responsibilities

• Use industry standard software to track student progress, analyze student performance data, and adapt instruction accordingly

• Participate in and contribute to staff professional development and training

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults in Spanish and knowledge of High School Equivalency/GED exams; including preparatory digital learning management platforms and corresponding assessment tools

• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, or advanced digital skills to quickly learn new learning management systems

• Broad knowledge and skill with instructional techniques and strategies to think critically and proactively adapt instruction to meet student needs and challenges

• B.A. in Education or related fields

• Two years of formal instructional experience in adult education

• ABEA (Adult Basic Education Certification) or willingness to obtain it within two years

• Knowledge and practice of current adult education theory

• Experience with standard educational assessment tools

Special Conditions of Employment

• Ability to teach online, in-person at offsite locations, and during daytime or evening hours
• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in adult education or related field

• Understanding of College and Career Readiness Standards

• Experience developing and/or delivering contextualized/student-centered instruction

• Familiarity with the state approved HSE exams (GED and HiSET) and their content

• Intermediate conversational Spanish skills

• Ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of immigrant, low income, and diverse urban populations

• We are 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 groups

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 at off-site locations in the greater Denver metro area upon hire.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $25 - $30 an hour.

How to Apply

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

• CV or resume

• Cover letter

• 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.

Please submit questions to Robb Gallegos, Director of Adult Education, at rgalle43@msudenver.edu.

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