Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 4,600 - 5,700; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach up to three undergraduate Philosophy courses in the 2026-2027 academic year. This open call seeks instructors across any philosophical tradition or area of specialization to contribute to our broad curriculum.

Courses are taught in-person on campus, typically in a ten-week quarter, with weekly office hours. Compensation is per four-credit course, and DU emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of

Qualifications

• For undergraduate only courses, a completed MA prior to appointment (no exceptions).
• Proven record of successful teaching experience during and/or after graduate training.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in a ten‑week quarter.
• Teach in‑person, on campus courses meeting twice per week.
• Hold weekly office hours.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Pedagogical approaches

Canvas proficiency

Feedback delivery

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (Canvas)

Job description

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty instructional opportunities in Philosophy courses throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools, and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's disciplines intersect. Nearly all 5,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer master's or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities. The diverse scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in today’s global society.

We teach courses to philosophy majors, minors, and the general undergraduate population, as well as graduate level courses. Our faculty values a commitment by all constituents to create an academic experience that embraces and engages diverse perspectives and communities within an atmosphere of mutual respect. Faculty in our college actively contribute to these goals through scholarship, teaching, and service. Our curriculum endeavors to develop students’ ability to think critically, communicate clearly, write effectively, and develop compelling argumentation based on justifiable sources of empirical evidence and analytical reasoning.

Position Summary

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for adjuncts to teach up to three (3) undergraduate level Philosophy courses in academic year 2026-2027. This is an open call for adjuncts to teach courses across any philosophical tradition, time period in the history of philosophy, or area of specialization.

Essential Functions

• Teach one or more courses in a ten‑week quarter.
• Teach in‑person, on campus courses meeting twice per week.
• Hold weekly office hours.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the field (subject matter expertise).
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical approaches and philosophies.
• Ability to use Canvas.
• Ability to provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Commitment to utilizing and engaging a diverse range of perspectives, scholars, approaches, and resources in teaching materials and practices.

Required Qualifications

• For undergraduate only courses, a completed MA prior to appointment (no exceptions). Degree may be from Philosophy or any relevant field with Philosophy training.
• Proven record of successful teaching experience during and/or after one’s graduate training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. prior to appointment. Degree may be from Philosophy or any relevant field with Philosophy training.
• Theoretical training that includes familiarity with a diverse range of theorists.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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

The course rate for this position is $5,160 per four-credit course ($1290/credit). 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.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, and 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; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's 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 contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.