Adjunct Faculty, Systems Engineering

About the role

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver is seeking adjunct faculty to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Systems Engineering program, which is an online program.

Teaching Schedule

Winter Quarter runs from January to March (approximately), Spring quarter runs from March to June (approximately), Summer quarter runs from June to August (approximately).

Essential Functions

• Teach online once or twice a week (depending on course)
• Create and maintain LSM/Course Canvas Container
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate
• Grade in a timely manner
• Participate in recruiting and informational events as needed
• Work with students and others to guarantee the best possible student experience
• Focus on providing clear value and concise directions for students
• If requested, meet with students, over Zoom or other remote platform, to discuss grades, assignments and/or project status
• Support enrollment activities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Previous teaching experience
• Background knowledge in Systems engineering or related subjects
• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults at the graduate level
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD
• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults in graduate programs

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Special Instructions

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

Course Rate

Adjunct faculty are compensated at a rate of $9,504 for a 4-credit course and $7,128 for a 3-credit course. Pay for Summer courses is based on enrollment.

Pay and 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. The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.