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The Department of Journalism and Media Production at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the Department of Journalism and Media Production in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/journalism-media-production.
Responsibilities
- Teach 3 - 9 credit hours. Courses may include, but are not limited to: TV Production, producing TV newscast, directing/lighting, etc.
- 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
Master's degree in a discipline-related field
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a discipline-related field or MFA
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. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512. For more information, you may view pay rates here: Affiliate Rates.
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:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Demo reel
- 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
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.
Position Summary
The Department of Journalism and Media Production at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. For more information about the Department of Journalism and Media Production in our College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/journalism-media-production.
Responsibilities
- Teach 3 - 9 credit hours. Courses may include, but are not limited to: TV Production, producing TV newscast, directing/lighting, etc.
- 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
Master's degree in a discipline-related field
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in a discipline-related field or MFA
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. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512. For more information, you may view pay rates here: Affiliate Rates.
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:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Demo reel
- 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
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Broadcast Engineer
Document your technical credentials for PERM
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like SBE credentials, and employment letters that specify your broadcast engineering duties. PERM requires the employer to prove the role genuinely requires your qualifications, so vague credential documentation slows the labor certification audit process significantly.
Target broadcasters with active PERM filing history
Focus your search on television networks, streaming infrastructure companies, and live-event production firms that have filed PERM applications for engineers before. Employers with prior PERM experience move faster and rarely need to be educated on the sponsorship process from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your prospective job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating compensation. PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code, and a below-threshold offer will invalidate the entire labor certification filing.
Find green-card-sponsoring roles through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Broadcast Engineer openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This gets you directly to companies already familiar with PERM, cutting out months of exploratory outreach to employers who have never sponsored foreign workers.
Negotiate job duty language in your offer letter
Ask your employer to describe your role using the specific technical functions listed in your intended PERM job description. Mismatches between your offer letter and the labor certification filing are one of the most common audit triggers DOL issues for engineering positions.
Understand concurrent filing eligibility before filing
If your priority date is current when USCIS approves your I-140, you may be able to file your adjustment of status application at the same time. USCIS allows concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when visa availability permits, which can shorten your overall wait for permanent residency.
Green Card Broadcast Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Broadcast Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Broadcast Engineer positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or if your employer pursues a National Interest Waiver, which is less common for employer-sponsored broadcast roles. The employer's job description and minimum requirements determine which category USCIS assigns.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Broadcast Engineers?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery for most nationalities. PERM takes longer upfront, often 18 to 36 months from labor certification to I-485 approval, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable temporary status that depends on continued employer sponsorship each year.
What makes a Broadcast Engineer role approvable under PERM labor certification?
DOL requires the employer to prove the position has specific minimum requirements tied to broadcast engineering, such as RF systems knowledge, transmission operations, or broadcast automation platforms, and that no qualified U.S. workers applied during the mandatory recruitment period. Generic job descriptions referencing only broad engineering skills are more likely to draw an audit. Precise technical duty language matched to your actual qualifications strengthens the filing substantially.
Where can I find Broadcast Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Broadcast Engineer openings specifically by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend time applying to companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles. This is more targeted than general job searching, where employer sponsorship willingness is rarely stated upfront and often only surfaces late in the hiring process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm still on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting PERM early on an H-1B is strategically useful because locking in an early priority date protects your place in the green card queue. USCIS also allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, giving you continued work authorization while your adjustment of status application is pending.