Adjunct Faculty, Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG)

The University Of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 5,228,000 - 6,971,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Denver’s Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG) seeks adjunct instructors for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters 2026-2027 to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including WELL 2070 and WELL 3020. Courses follow the term schedule; instructors design the calendar, maintain Canvas containers, meet with students, and grade on a two-week turnaround.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree for undergrad teaching and a PhD with Colorado license-eligibility

Qualifications

• Master’s degree to teach undergraduate courses.
• PhD in psychology or related field and license-eligible in Colorado to teach graduate courses.
• Relevant knowledge regarding the course content.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the format and schedule for the course (depending on course)
• Create or adapt an existing course to meet course/program learning outcomes, in partnership with relevant program faculty
• Create a course calendar per the quarter system
• Create and maintain course Canvas container
• Meet with students as needed
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate that align with the course learning outcomes
• Grade assignments within two weeks
• Ensure the course embodies the values and goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in course learning outcomes, lesson activities, readings, and other assignments.

Education

Masters degree to teach undergraduate courses

PhD in psychology or related field and license-eligible in Colorado to teach graduate courses

Terminal Degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG)

Department Summary

The University of Denver’s Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG) works to advance institutional readiness for collaboration among students, staff, faculty, and community partners for public good discovery. Public good discovery is the development, integration, and application of knowledge for collective thriving. The OPG is home to several programs and initiatives that prepare students to contribute to the public good.

Position Summary

The OPG seeks to hire adjunct instructors for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters of the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses across key programs and initiatives, including the Mental Health and Wellness Minor and Collaborative for Mental Health and Wellness. Opportunities depend on department needs, including (but not limited to):

Fall Quarter: Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness (WELL 2070) | Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2 - 3:50 PM

Spring Quarter: Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness (WELL 2070) | Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8 - 9:50 AM

Spring Quarter: Mental Health & Wellness for the Public Good (WELL 3020) | Wednesdays from 4 - 5:50 PM

• Teach in the format and schedule for the course (depending on course)
• Create or adapt an existing course to meet course/program learning outcomes, in partnership with relevant program faculty;
• Create a course calendar per the quarter system;
• Create and maintain course Canvas container;
• Meet with students as needed;
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate that align with the course learning outcomes;
• Grade assignments within two weeks;
• Ensure the course embodies the values and goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in course learning outcomes, lesson activities, readings, and other assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree to teach undergraduate courses
• PhD in psychology or related field and license-eligible in Colorado to teach graduate courses
• Relevant knowledge regarding the course content

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal Degree
• Previous undergraduate teaching experience

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 ).

Course Rate

$1,265/course credit hour

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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All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: July 28, 2026

Applications close: Open until filled

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