Adjunct Instructor: Public Health & Wellness for Public Good

University of Denver

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 1,437,697 - 2,047,630

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Denver seeks adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach undergraduate and graduate courses across programs, including the Mental Health and Wellness Minor and the Collaborative for Mental Health and Wellness. Availability depends on departmental needs, with multiple openings across Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.

Courses include WELL 2070 (Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness) and WELL 3020 (Mental Health & Wellness for the Public Good); schedule varies

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.