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Department

Health Care Management

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. 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.

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.

About the Department of Health Professions

The Department of Health Professions (HEP) at MSU Denver aims to prepare diverse students for successful careers in the management of health care organizations, public health organizations and related work as well as management of the aging population by providing quality education that is culturally sensitive and instills a desire for lifelong learning. The HEP Department is home to not only award-winning faculty, but faculty that have experience and expertise in their chosen field, are engaged in the local community and prioritize students and provide opportunities to grow and learn in the always changing world of health care. The Health Professions Department houses undergraduate and graduate programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management, a Bachelor of Science in Aging Services Leadership, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA). In addition to the core degree programs, the HEP Department also offers coursework in Integrative Practices, Lifestyle Medicine, men's Health and numerous minors, certificates and badges. The Health Professions Department at MSU Denver is committed to its core mission, to provide quality education in preparing students for progressive, professional positions in the dynamic health care industry. This is achieved through a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching that is designed to meet the diverse and future needs of our students and the community.

Position Summary

The Department of Health Professions at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions in Health Care Management.

For more information about the Department of Health Professions in our College of Health and Human Sciences, please visit : https : / / www.msudenver.edu / health-professions.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 or more credit hours. Areas to be taught in Health Care Management include Health Care Organization; Health Care Jurisprudence; Financial Management in Health Care; Human Resource Management in Health Care; Health Care Economics; Management Principles in Health Care; and Strategic Management.
• 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 health care management or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Dissertation complete, defense pending or professional degree

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 may be expected to teach in person / on campus upon hire depending upon course.

Salary for Announcement

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.

For more information, please view the pay rates under the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) : 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 :

Required Documents

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.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's 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 access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to 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 at totalrewards@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.