Adjunct Instructor: Mental Health & Public Good

Center for Immigration Policy & Research (CIPR); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,480,920 - 2,004,408; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver’s Office for Public Good Strategy and Research seeks adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses across the Public Good programs, including the Mental Health and Wellness Minor and the Collaborative for Mental Health and Wellness. Availability depends on department needs and schedule.

Assignments may include WELL 2070 and WELL 3020 with specific meeting times; compensation rate is per course credit hour, and

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

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.

Skills

Teaching ability

Education

Master's degree to teach undergraduate courses

PhD in psychology or related field and license-eligible in Colorado

Job description

The University of Denver’s Office for Public Good Strategy and Research seeks adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses across the Public Good programs, including the Mental Health and Wellness Minor and the Collaborative for Mental Health and Wellness. Availability depends on department needs and schedule.

Assignments may include WELL 2070 and WELL 3020 with specific meeting times; compensation rate is per course credit hour, and