Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,402 - 62,768; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate Philosophy courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves teaching in-person courses and holding office hours. Candidates must have a completed MA or Ph.D. in Philosophy or a relevant field and demonstrate a commitment to diverse academic perspectives.

This position offers a course rate of $5,160 per four-credit course and requires submission of a CV and letter of interest through the university’s online job portal.

Qualifications

• MA required prior to appointment for undergraduate courses.
• Proven record of successful teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Philosophy courses in a ten-week quarter.
• Hold weekly office hours and engage with diverse perspectives.

Skills

Knowledge of the field

Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical approaches

Ability to use Canvas

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Completed MA in Philosophy or relevant field

Completed Ph.D. in Philosophy or relevant field

Job description

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.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00pm (MDT) June 19th, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Course Rate

The course rate for this position is $5,160 per four-credit course ($1,290/credit).

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.

Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest including what courses the candidate is interested in teaching and relevant teaching experience.
• Names and contact information of three references.

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.