Education Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Instructors Needed

The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the  academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Higher Education program. Opportunities depend on department needs and may not be available every year. Available courses may vary. This posting will serve for multiple openings that may arise throughout the  academic year.

Course Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities:

• Teach in person or online in the format and schedule for the course (depending on course)
• Design a new course or adapt an existing one. This includes creating or utilizing existing learning outcomes, support materials, in partnership with HED faculty mentor
• Create a course calendar per the quarter system;
• Create and maintain course Canvas container;
• Meet with students as needed;
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate that align with the program's learning outcomes;
• Grade assignments within two weeks;
• Ensures the course embodies the values and goals of inclusion, and justice in course learning outcomes, lesson activities, readings, and other assignments;
• Ensure the equitable and accessible delivery of course content, learning activities, and assessments;
• Support student academic success through connecting them with campus resources, communication with faculty advisors and/or the department chair, and working affirmatively with students who have disability accommodations;
• Participate in onboarding and relevant professional development opportunities for adjunct faculty that may be provided by the department, college, and/or university;
• Participate in master's ePortfolios, dissertations of practice, or comprehensive exams if needed and as applicable.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree
• Relevant knowledge regarding the course content
• Previous teaching experience
• Professional experience in postsecondary settings and contexts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults at the graduate level

Work Schedule:

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.

Working Environment:

Physical

Activities:

Final date to receive applications:

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the  academic year. Please submit your interest no later than the dates below for the term you are interested in:

• Fall Quarter
  - July 1, 2026
• Winter Quarter
  - October 1, 2026
• Spring Quarter
  - January 1, 2027
• Summer Quarter
  - March 1, 2027

Special Instructions:

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

Course Rate:

$1,290 per credit hour taught

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• CV
• Cover letter that describes academic and/or professional experience, as well as areas of teaching content expertise. Please refer to specific courses as listed in the course schedule linked above.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.