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Adjunct Faculty, Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG)

University of Denver · Denver, CO · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The OPG seeks to hire adjunct instructors for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters of the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses across key programs and initiatives, including the Mental Health and Wellness Minor and Collaborative for Mental Health and Wellness.

Responsibilities

  • Create or adapt an existing course to meet course/program learning outcomes, in partnership with relevant program faculty;
  • 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 course learning outcomes;
  • Grade assignments within two weeks;
  • Ensure the course embodies the values and goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in course learning outcomes, lesson activities, readings, and other assignments.

Requirements

  • Masters degree to teach undergraduate courses
  • PhD in psychology or related field and license-eligible in Colorado to teach graduate courses

Qualifications

  • Relevant knowledge regarding the course content

Skills

  • Ability to teach in the format and schedule for the course (depending on course)

Benefits

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

Pay

$1,265/course credit hour

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 (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being reviewed for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter

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