Teaching & Learning Sciences, Teacher Education Program Adjunct Faculty

Overview

The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the  academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Teaching and Learning Sciences department, Teacher Education Program. Courses may vary. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes at the URL: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This posting will serve for multiple openings throughout the  academic year.

Course Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate level courses
• Collaborate with faculty course lead to adapt and deliver course
• Create and maintain course Canvas container
• Meet with students as needed
• Respond to student communication in timely manner
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate
• Grade in a timely manner
• Maintain regular communication with the faculty lead, particularly if a student related issue arises

• Masters or terminal degree (depending on the course)
• Teaching experience in K12 setting OR higher education
• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults at the graduate level
• Content expertise (depending on the course — e.g. CLDE, GT)

• Teaching experience in both K12 setting and higher education
• Experience with inclusive pedagogy and commitment to diversity
• Experience using technology to facilitate adult learning

The University of Denver s regular operating hours are 8-4:30 PM. Actual schedule will depend on course(s).

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the  academic year on a rolling basis. Please submit your interest no later than July 1st, 2025
, to be considered for the Fall 2025 term.

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

$1,265 per credit hour taught

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, available market information, and course enrollment but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• CV

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;

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All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.