Position Summary
The Department of Physics and Astronomy is accepting expressions of interest for adjunct faculty positions in the academic year 2024 / 25, as follows :
- Descriptive Astronomy (PHYS 1050) in Autumn Quarter 2024
- Solar System Astronomy (PHYS 1070) in Winter Quarter 2025
- Cosmology (PHYS 1090) in Spring Quarter 2025
- General Physics III (PHYS 1113) in Spring Quarter 2025 (two sections)
- Physics of Climate (PHYS 2610) in Spring Quarter 2025
Some courses may not be offered, depending on the student interest. Adjunct faculty positions are non-benefitted positions.
More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes :
Essential Functions
- Teach courses as scheduled
- Create and Maintain course Canvas container
- Assign papers, exams, and other assignments
- Grade in a timely manner
- Hold office hours and meet with students over Zoom or in person
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to teach classes in different modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online) at both undergraduate and graduate levels
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies
- Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Physics (for all courses) or Astronomy (for the astronomy 1000-level courses)
Preferred Qualifications
degree in Physics (for all courses) or Astronomy (for the astronomy 1000-level courses)
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 (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).
Application Deadline
For priority consideration, please submit your application materials by 4 : 00 (MDT) on August 9, 2024.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
The course rate is $4,854 for Master's degree and $6,068 for PhD degree.
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, and available market information, 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.
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