Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication Studies

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 4,386 - 5,934; Part time

Job summary

University of Denver seeks adjunct instructors for the Department of Communication Studies to teach a variety of courses across the academic year. Courses are offered in a fully in-person modality, and instructors may teach one or multiple courses depending on need.

The position pays a course rate of $5,160 for a 4-credit course. Candidates should have an MA in communication studies or related field; a Ph.D. is preferred. Teaching experience at the university level is required.

Qualifications

• MA in communication studies or related field.
• Experience teaching communication studies courses at the university level.
• Ph.D. in communication studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes primarily in a fully in-person modality.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback.
• Meet with students during office hours and respond to emails.

Skills

Excellent teaching ability

Education

MA in communication studies or related field

Ph.D. in communication studies (preferred)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication Studies

Job No: 498919
Work Type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Faculty

The Department of Communication Studies calls students to engage communication meaningfully, creatively, ethically, and with intellectual curiosity, in order to enhance their personal and public lives, as well as contribute to a sustainable common good. The department offers a BA and a minor in communication studies, and we are seeking adjunct instructors to expand our capacity to serve our programs.

Classes run in 10-week sessions. Though 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: https://www.du.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar here: http://www.law.du.edu/academics/registrar).

Position Summary

Adjunct instructors are needed to teach a variety of communication studies courses across the academic year. Instructors may be hired to teach one course or multiple courses.

Essential Functions

• Teaching classes, primarily in a fully in-person modality
• Grading student work
• Meeting with students during office hours and corresponding with students via e-mail

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent teaching ability

Required Qualifications

• M.A. in communication studies or related field
• Experience teaching communication studies courses at the university level

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in communication studies

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

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

Course Rate

The course rate for this position is $5,160 for a 4-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.

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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