Chemistry and Biochemistry Overload/Adjunct 2025-2026

The University Of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,264 - 69,069; Part time

Job summary

A leading private university in Denver is seeking adjunct faculty to teach various chemistry courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field, and prior teaching experience is preferred. Compensation ranges from $4,952 to $6,189 per course. Applications will be accepted online only.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field required.
• Prior experience teaching a similar course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach various chemistry courses during fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters.
• Submit statements of interest for winter and spring quarters at least one month prior.

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

Chemistry and Biochemistry Overload/Adjunct 2025-2026 – The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is accepting expressions of interest for overload faculty or adjunct faculty to teach various courses during fall, winter, spring and summer quarters. Courses include but are not limited to:

• General Chemistry I and II.
• Chemistry of the Elements.
• Organic Chemistry I, II and III.
• Science of Contemporary Issues I, II and III.

Statements of interest for winter and spring quarters should be submitted at least one month prior to the start of the quarter.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching a similar course at the University of Denver

Work Schedule

While the Universityor the Universityor the Universityor the Universityor the University, 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 Universityor the Universityor the Universityor the University academic calendars are posted on the registraror the registrar's website.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Special Instructions

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

Course Rate

Adjunct faculty are compensated at the rate of $4,952 to $6,189 per course.

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 candidateamily status.

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Documents to include

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All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: September 17, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled

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