Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication Studies

Adjunct Faculty Openings

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the  academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

The Department of Communication Studies calls students to engage communication meaningfully, creatively, ethically, and with intellectual curiosity, in order to enhance their personal and public lives, as well as contribute to a sustainable common good. The department offers a BA and a minor in communication studies, and we are seeking adjunct instructors to expand our capacity to serve our programs.

Classes run in 10-week sessions. Though 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.

Adjunct instructors are needed to teach a variety of communication studies courses across the academic year. Instructors may be hired to teach one course or multiple courses.

• Teaching classes, primarily in a fully in-person modality
• Grading student work
• Meeting with students during office hours and corresponding with students via e-mail

• Excellent teaching ability

• M.A. in communication studies or related field
• Experience teaching communication studies courses at the university level

• Ph.D. in communication studies

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.

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the  academic year.

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 for a 4-credit course.

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

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.