Teaching & Learning Sciences, Teacher Education Program Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the 2024-2025 academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Teaching and Learning Sciences department, Teacher Education Program.

Courses may vary. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes at . This posting will serve for multiple openings throughout the 2024-2025 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.
• Content expertise (depending on the course CLDE, GT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in both K12 setting and higher education
• Experience with inclusive pedagogy and commitment to diversity
• Experience using technology to facilitate adult learning

Work 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 : .

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office / campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2024-2025 academic year on a rolling basis. Please submit your interest no later than July 1, 2024 to be considered for the Fall 2024 term.

Course Rate

$1,193 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.