Adjunct Faculty, Department of Theatre

Position Summary

The Department of Theatre seeks qualified individuals to join our adjunct pool for non-benefited, part-time teaching assignments in Theatre at the University of Denver in the 2024-25 academic year.

Adjunct Theatre faculty members teach 4-credit undergraduate courses. The opportunity exists to teach both introductory courses as well as higher-level offerings.

The specific courses involved may vary from quarter to quarter and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on departmental needs.

At this time, we are searching for Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 instructors only, however the opportunity may develop to teach courses in the future.

Essential Functions

• Course instruction and grading.
• Preparation of class materials.
• Weekly office hours.
• Guidance and support of students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Background and expertise in Theatre.
• Ability to teach in-person coursework on DU’s main campus

Required Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience ( as a Teaching assistant with classroom discussion sections and grading responsibilities as part of a Master's or Doctoral program) and clear promise of ability to teach at the college level.
• Availability to teach classes face-to-face in physical classrooms at the University of Denver.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree, PhD or ABD in theatre or relevant field.

Work Schedule

Varies.

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 :

Application Deadline

For consideration for the 2024-25 academic year, please submit your application materials by 4 : 00 July 1, 2024.

Special Instructions

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

Course Rate

The 2023-2024 rate is $4,772 per four-credit course

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.

For full consideration, please include the following documents with your application :

• Cover Letter that describes teaching interests and other qualifications
• Teaching Philosophy
• The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital 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; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act;

the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' 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 based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised : May 14, 2024

Applications close : Open until filled

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Job Number Position Location Date Posted Close Date 497290 Adjunct Faculty, Department of Theatre Denver, CO May 14, 2024 Open until filled The Department of Theatre within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences seeks qualified individuals to join our adjunct pool for non-benefited, part-time teaching assignments in Theatre at the University of Denver in the 2024-25 academic year.

Adjunct Theatre faculty members teach 4-credit undergraduate courses. The opportunity exists to teach both introductory courses as well as higher-level offerings.

The specific courses involved may vary from quarter to quarter and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on departmental needs.

At this time, we are searching for Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 instructors only, however the opportunity may develop to teach courses in the future.

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Job Number Position Location Date Posted Close Date 497290 Adjunct Faculty, Department of Theatre Denver, CO May 14, 2024 Open until filled The Department of Theatre within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences seeks qualified individuals to join our adjunct pool for non-benefited, part-time teaching assignments in Theatre at the University of Denver in the 2024-25 academic year.

Adjunct Theatre faculty members teach 4-credit undergraduate courses. The opportunity exists to teach both introductory courses as well as higher-level offerings.

The specific courses involved may vary from quarter to quarter and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on departmental needs.

At this time, we are searching for Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 instructors only, however the opportunity may develop to teach courses in the future. Powered by PageUp