Teaching & Learning Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction Adjunct Faculty 2026-2027

Position Summary The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Teaching and Learning Sciences department, Curriculum and Instruction program. Courses may vary. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes at https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html [https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html]. This posting will serve for multiple openings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Essential Functions 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 Required Qualifications * 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. Preferred Qualifications * Teaching experience in both K12 setting and higher education * Experience with inclusive pedagogy and commitment to inclusion * Experience using technology to facilitate adult learning Work Schedule The University of Denver's regular operating hours are 8-4:30 PM. Actual schedule will depends on course(s). Application Deadline Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2026-2027 academic year on a rolling basis. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Course Rate $1,290 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. Benefits 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. [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2022-05/benefits-overview-nonbenefited-employees%20%281%29.pdf] 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; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement] All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

The adjunct faculty member will teach graduate-level courses and collaborate with faculty leads to adapt and deliver curriculum. Responsibilities include maintaining the course Canvas container, grading assignments, and responding to student communications in a timely manner.

Candidates must hold a Master's or terminal degree and possess teaching experience in either a K12 or higher education setting. Successful experience facilitating learning for adults at the graduate level is required.

• Non-benefited employee benefits

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Teaching
• Curriculum development
• Inclusive pedagogy
• Adult learning
• Canvas
• Course facilitation
• Student communication
• Grading
• Higher education instruction
• K12 instruction
• Learning Sciences
• Adult Education
• Communication
• Rehabilitation
• Pedagogy

• Education
• Science & Research
• Adjunct Faculty Instructor
• Education Professor
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Education Teachers, Postsecondary
• Postsecondary Teachers

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine