Adjunct Faculty, Sturm College of Law

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution seeks adjunct faculty for the 2024-2025 academic year. This role involves teaching law courses, holding office hours, and guiding students through their assignments. Ideal candidates will possess a law degree and experience in university-level teaching. The position offers a flexible schedule based on course commitments and operates within a supportive academic environment. Join a team dedicated to empowering students and making a difference in the field of law. Apply online to be part of this dynamic faculty pool and contribute to the educational mission of a prestigious university.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a law degree and the ability to teach at the university level.
• Preferred experience includes previous law school and college-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty must teach as scheduled and hold office hours.
• They are required to assign papers and exams and assist students.

Skills

Teaching at university level

Law degree

Education

Law degree

Job description

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

Position Summary

The Sturm College of Law is accepting applications for adjunct faculty for the Summer, Fall and Spring semesters of the 2024-2025 academic year. Adjunct faculty positions are non-benefited positions. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office Schedule of Classes here and at the registrar’s course descriptions page here.

Adjunct faculty are required to teach as scheduled, hold office hours, assign papers and exams as appropriate, and be available to assist students with assignments. Adjunct faculty are required to comply with all Law School and University policies and protocols. The Sturm College of Law operates on a semester system.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree
• Ability to teach at the university level

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous law school teaching experience
• College-level 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: here (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar here).

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. This position will remain open until filled.

Special Instructions

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

Course Rate

The compensation for this position will be between $3,335 and $8,338, depending on the number of credits for the class taught.

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:

• CV
• Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or 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; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' 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.