Lecturer, Fire and Emergency Response Administration at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, CO

Job description

Department Human Services 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. At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff. About the College of Health and Human Sciences The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) embraces inclusivity and an orientation to lifelong learning to prepare diverse students for interculturally competent practice, research, and leadership in their disciplines. Through collaboration and engagement with the community and one another, faculty, staff, and students lead transformative and justice-oriented endeavors to secure the health and well-being of people and their communities. As a more recently established college within the university, CHHS serves about 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students across 8 academic departments and the Day Health Institute. For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/health-human-sciences . Position Summary MSU Denver invites applications for a full time lecturer position in the Fire and Emergency Response Administration program. This is a 9 month contracted faculty position with the potential for summer teaching and contract renewal based upon program need and budget availability. This faculty role will also serve as the Coordinator of the Fire and Emergency Response Administration Program. As such, the faculty member will receive adequate release time needed to conduct these administrative duties, to be assessed each academic year. The coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic activities aimed at ensuring long-term program viability in partnership with department and college leadership. This includes maintenance and expansion of strategic partnerships, design and management of program curriculum, development of student success initiatives and program marketing and communications. This is an in person position reporting to the Department Chair of the Human Services and Counseling Department. This position is expected to adhere to the teaching expectations delineated in the department and college guidelines as well as the MSU Denver Faculty Employment Handbook. While the preferred start date is January 1, 2027, the University is prepared to negotiate a later start date of fall 2027 if needed. Responsibilities Teaching and Student Support Teach at least two (6 credits) classes in the FERA program in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. This teaching position specifically requires faculty advising related to the FERA program including by not limited to the following: Provide week