Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

Position Summary

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for adjuncts to teach up to three (3) undergraduate level Philosophy courses in academic year . This is an open call for adjuncts to teach courses across any philosophical tradition, time period in the history of philosophy, or area of specialization.

• Teach one or more courses in a ten-week quarter.
• Teach in-person, on campus courses meeting twice per week.
• Hold weekly office hours.

• Knowledge of the field (subject matter expertise).
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical approaches and philosophies.
• Ability to use Canvas.
• Ability to provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Commitment to utilizing and engaging a diverse range of perspectives, scholars, approaches, and resources in teaching materials and practices.

• For undergraduate only courses, a completed MA prior to appointment (no exceptions). Degree may be from Philosophy or any relevant field with Philosophy training.
• Proven record of successful teaching experience during and/or after one’s graduate training.

• Completed Ph.D. prior to appointment. Degree may be from Philosophy or any relevant field with Philosophy training.
• Theoretical training that includes familiarity with a diverse range of theorists.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

While the University’s administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University’s academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website.

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00pm (MDT) June 19th, 2026.

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

The course rate for this position is $5,160 per four-credit course ($1,290/credit).

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.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest including what courses the candidate is interested in teaching and relevant teaching experience.
• Names and contact information of three references.

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, and 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;

the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
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For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

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