Adjunct Faculty – Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies
Position Summary
The Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies invites applications for adjunct faculty for the 2025-2026 academic year. This posting will serve for multiple openings across the department.
Essential Functions
The University operates on a quarter system (10 weeks of classes and a finals week). Courses are typically 4-credit hours and will be taught on campus/in person in the Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter, and/or Spring Quarter of the 2025-2026 AY at the University of Denver. Adjunct faculty are required to hold office hours, assign and grade coursework as appropriate, assist students, and teach during course sessions as outlined by the course schedule. Course requirements will be outlined by the chair/director of the department.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Background and expertise in media, film, journalism and/or strategic communications/public relations;
Ability to teach in person face-to-face coursework in media, film, journalism, and/or strategic communication;
Ability to teach introductory level courses in the Common Curriculum;
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree, PhD, or appropriate teaching credentials or 5-10 years of professional experience based on the level of the course being taught as outlined by university and college teaching credential policies
- Ability to teach in person/face-to-face undergraduate and/or graduate class(es)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching college-level courses or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated record of successful teaching at the collegiate level
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled throughout the academic year.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
The 2025-2026 academic year adjunct rate is $5,160 per four-credit course.