Adjunct Instructor, Mechanical & Materials Eng - Denver

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 6,100 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver in Denver, CO is seeking adjunct instructors for the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering to teach courses in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Materials Science.

This general posting creates a pool for adjunct openings for the 2025-2026 academic year; positions are paid per course and vary by course type and candidate experience, with summer pay announced if applicable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Previous teaching experience.
• A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person two to three times per week (depending on course).
• Design a new course or adapt an existing course with clear outcomes and a calendar.
• Create and maintain a Canvas course container.
• Assign papers, exams, projects, labs, and other deliverables.
• Grade in a timely manner.
• Hold office hours and meet with students to discuss grades and progress.

Skills

Previous teaching experience

Commitment to DEI

Education

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

The University of Denver in Denver, CO is seeking adjunct instructors for the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering to teach courses in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Materials Science.

This general posting creates a pool for adjunct openings for the 2025-2026 academic year; positions are paid per course and vary by course type and candidate experience, with summer pay announced if applicable.