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Hospitality, Tourism & Events
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 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: ProStart, Culinary, Introduction to Hotel, and Introduction to Event Management
- 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 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
Required qualifications for an adjunct/affiliate faculty member in SOH include:
- (a) completion of a master’s degree in the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach; or
- (b) an associate’s degree or higher 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.
If the Master’s 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., CEC, FMP, 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 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 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 School of Hospitality (SoH):
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:
- 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.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Roberto C Olivas
Posting Representative Email
rolivas2@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.
Department
Hospitality, Tourism & Events
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 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: ProStart, Culinary, Introduction to Hotel, and Introduction to Event Management
- 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 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
Required qualifications for an adjunct/affiliate faculty member in SOH include:
- (a) completion of a master’s degree in the field in which the faculty member is assigned to teach; or
- (b) an associate’s degree or higher 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.
If the Master’s 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., CEC, FMP, 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 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 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 School of Hospitality (SoH):
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:
- 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.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Roberto C Olivas
Posting Representative Email
rolivas2@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.
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Align Your Credentials to U.S. Standards
U.S. universities evaluate foreign degrees carefully for Instructor roles. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying so MSU Denver's hiring committee can assess your qualifications without delays.
Target Departments Actively Hiring Instructors
MSU Denver posts Instructor openings across many disciplines simultaneously. Search their careers portal filtered by faculty and instructor categories, and focus on departments where your teaching specialization matches a listed course need rather than applying broadly.
Request a Clear Sponsorship Commitment in Writing
Once you receive a verbal offer, ask HR explicitly which visa category they intend to sponsor and who handles the filing. Public universities like MSU Denver typically use outside immigration counsel, so knowing the timeline from offer to USCIS submission helps you plan your start date.
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If MSU Denver offers EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship for your Instructor position, the DOL PERM labor certification process adds roughly 12 to 18 months before an I-140 can be filed. Factor this into your long-term status planning from the moment the offer is made.
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Does Metropolitan State University of Denver sponsor H-1B visas for Instructors?
Yes, Metropolitan State University of Denver sponsors H-1B visas for Instructor positions. As a public university, MSU Denver qualifies as a cap-exempt employer, meaning H-1B petitions for their faculty and instructional staff can be filed at any time of year without entering the annual lottery. This is a meaningful advantage for candidates who missed the regular H-1B cap cycle.
How do I apply for Instructor jobs at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Applications go through MSU Denver's official careers portal, where Instructor openings are listed by department and discipline. Most postings require a cover letter, CV, and teaching statement. For international candidates, it helps to note your current work authorization status in your application materials so the hiring department can assess sponsorship logistics early in the review process.
Which visa types are commonly used for Instructor roles at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
MSU Denver has sponsored Instructors on H-1B, J-1, TN, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT, as well as employment-based Green Cards through EB-2 and EB-3 pathways. J-1 visas are common for visiting or exchange faculty. TN status is an efficient option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying teaching roles. H-1B remains the primary long-term work visa for most Instructor positions.
What qualifications does MSU Denver typically expect for Instructor roles?
Most Instructor roles at MSU Denver require at minimum a master's degree in the relevant discipline, though terminal degrees such as a Ph.D. or MFA are preferred for many positions. Teaching experience at the collegiate level strengthens your application significantly. For specialty occupation H-1B eligibility, your degree field must align closely with the subject matter you'll be teaching.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for an MSU Denver Instructor position?
Timeline depends on visa type. For H-1B, MSU Denver can file any time given their cap-exempt status, with standard USCIS processing taking three to six months. TN status for Canadians can be obtained at the border in a single day. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, you can typically start work before sponsorship is finalized. Use Migrate Mate to identify open Instructor roles at MSU Denver and start your outreach early enough to allow for processing time.
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