Adjunct Faculty, Global and Public Affairs

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 5,500 - 7,600; Part time

Job summary

The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver seeks to hire adjunct faculty from an applicant pool for the 2026-27 academic year.

Adjunct faculty teach undergraduate and graduate courses across programs such as Global Economic Affairs, Global Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights, International Development, International Security, International Studies, and Public Policy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or ABD in a relevant field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching for diverse populations.
• Experience with Canvas or similar course management software.
• Willingness to teach face-to-face in Denver.

Responsibilities

• Teach 10-week courses on campus for undergraduate/graduate levels.
• Hold weekly office hours on campus or via Zoom.
• Assign and grade papers and exams as appropriate.
• Be available to assist students with course requirements; adapt to online or hybrid delivery when needed.

Skills

Master's degree / ABD

Inclusive teaching

Canvas / LMS

Face-to-face instruction

Education

Master's degree or ABD

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom video-conferencing

Job description

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

Department Summary

The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver is an interdisciplinary professional school of international studies that prepares students for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Our program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and networks to design policies, implement programs, and realize outcomes that enhance human capabilities around the world. We offer Master's degrees in International Development, Human Rights, International Studies, Global Economic Affairs, International Security, and Public Policy. We also offer graduate certificate programs in Humanitarian Assistance, Global Business and Corporate Social Responsibility, Homeland Security, Global Environmental Change and Adaptation, Strategic Intelligence, and Religion and International Affairs. Our joint or dual degree programs are with the Sturm College of Law, Daniels College of Business, the Graduate School of Social Work and the Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies. At the undergraduate level, we offer both International Studies and Public Policy majors and minors.

Position Summary

The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver seeks to hire adjunct faculty from an applicant pool for the academic year of 2026/27. Adjunct faculty teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Instructors may be engaged for courses in the degrees in Global Economic Affairs, Global Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights, International Development, International Security, International Studies, and Public Policy. We may also be seeking instructors for our certificates and executive programs in Global Environmental Change and Adaptation, Global Business and Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Health Affairs, Homeland Security, Humanitarian Assistance, Religion and International Affairs, Cultural Diplomacy, Emerging Technology and National Security, and Strategic Intelligence.

Essential Functions

Job requirements for undergraduate classes typically include preparing and teaching a 10-week course on campus in two sessions of 110 minutes each per week, holding weekly office hours (either on campus or virtually, via Zoom video‑conferencing), assigning and evaluating papers and exams as appropriate, and being available to assist students with course requirements. Job requirements for graduate classes typically include teaching a 10-week course on campus in one session of 170 minutes each per week, holding weekly office hours (either on campus or via Zoom video‑conferencing), assigning and evaluating papers and exams as appropriate, and being available to assist students with course requirements. There is the possibility of alternate scheduling arrangements (shorter courses, alternative time structures, etc.) and delivery modalities (e.g. online courses), but they are specific and less frequent.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or ABD in a relevant field.
• Professional or academic expertise in the core skills associated with the area of expertise and ability to effectively teach these skills to an undergraduate and/or graduate level audience
• Evidence of a commitment to inclusive teaching methods to engage diverse student populations effectively.
• Experience or willingness to learn course management software (e.g. Canvas or similar), especially features including assignment submission, discussion boards, quizzes, announcements, files, and the gradebook.
• Availability to teach classes “face-to-face” in physical classrooms at the University of Denver.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Previous experience teaching a university-level course as the primary instructor.
• Experience interacting with and effectively teaching diverse communities of students.
• Experience using Zoom video‑conferencing and the following features of the Canvas course management system: assignment submission, discussion boards, quizzes, announcements, files, and the gradebook.

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Course Rate

The course rate ranges from $5,500 to $7,600 depending on qualifications and experience.

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.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Please note: The documents should be uploaded as PDF files only.

1. Cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position, the courses you are prepared to teach (e.g. specify the types or titles of courses