Metropolitan State University of Denver Seeks Associate Professor of English/Writing Program Administrator

The Department of English at Metropolitan State University of Denver seeks an established, active scholar for a 9-month position as a tenured associate professor to serve in the administrative appointment of First Year Writing Program Administrator, with additional required summer responsibilities (remunerated separately).

MSU Denver is 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 and historically minoritized groups. Their Fall 2021 student population consists of over 57% first-generation students and over 50% students of color. MSUD is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) located in downtown Denver. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.

20% Teaching, 10% Service, 10% Research, 60% FYW program administration; teach 3 credit hours per semester; contribute to service at the department, college, and/or University levels.

The salary range for this position is $63,000 – $70,000 at Associate Professor rank. There will be additional required summer responsibilities (remunerated separately). The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.

Complete applications received by April 8, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MST will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. Apply through MSU Denver Careers, and search for JR100626. Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’.

Learn more on the MSU Denver Careers website.