Affiliate Alternative Licensure Program Coach

Department ALP Programs

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed. 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.

Position Summary

The Alternative Licensure Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. The ALP Coach will support alternative licensure candidates in their teaching assignments. This is a temporary coaching position that serves students in the fall and spring semesters. Applicants need to be available 5 days per week during the day for lesson observations, debriefs, and meetings with alternative licensure teachers. The successful applicant will coach candidates in accordance with Teacher Quality Standards and assist each candidate in becoming an effective teacher in a variety of settings.

For more information about the Alternative Licensure Program in our School of Education, please visit :

https : / / www.msudenver.edu / alternative-licensure-program /

Responsibilities

Assist alternative licensure candidates in meeting the requirements of the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards

Conduct a minimum of 5 school visits for each assigned alternative licensure candidate during each semester

Provide feedback on each lesson observed

Complete and submit observation reports for each observation

Evaluate alternative licensure candidates proficiency on Colorado Teacher Qualities Standards

Communicate with Alternative Licensure Instructor regarding candidates performance

Attend all required Alternative Licensure Program (ALP) meetings

Necessary Special Requirement : This position requires travel to and from teaching sites throughout the week. The final candidate must be able to perform this essential function of the job with or without accommodation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent in education or related field from an accredited college or university

Teaching experience in a public or private school setting

Has held a license to teach

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in a related field

At least 5 years of teaching experience in a public or private school setting

Supervisory experience in an education setting (e.g. as a principal, department chair, university supervisor, or as a previous mentor / cooperating teacher)

Experience in supervising or mentoring new teachers

Holds a current Colorado teaching license

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 Universitys 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.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denvers career site,

https : / / www.msudenver.edu / careers

• . Complete applications will include the following required 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 : Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email : trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link :

Employee Benefits Offerings

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

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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