Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 67,707 - 111,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible teaching schedule

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

A prestigious university in Denver seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and previous teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching, course design, and student support. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $6,067 to $10,000 per course, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience in teaching required.
• Familiarity with active learning and inclusive teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
• Adapt or design course materials.
• Grade assignments and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

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This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

Position Summary

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver is looking to hire adjunct instructors to teach courses in topics including but not limited to: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Materials Science.

More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes at https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html.

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 in person two to three times per week (depending on course)
• Design a new course or adapt an existing course. This includes learning outcomes, support materials, and a course calendar
• Create and maintain a Canvas course container
• Assign papers, exams, projects, labs, and other deliverables, as appropriate
• Grade in a timely manner
• Hold office hours and meet with students, over Zoom or in person, to discuss grades, assignments and/or project status
• Work with students and others to guarantee the best possible student experience
• Attend quarterly school meetings and monthly faculty meetings, if requested to do so

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Previous teaching experience
• A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with best practices including active learning and inclusive teaching

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.

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 $6,067-$10,000 per course for standard courses in the MME department dependent on type of course and experience of candidate.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.

Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching (1 page), including philosophy, experience, and interests

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.