Counseling Psychology Adjunct Faculty 2026-2027

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,466,000 - 2,088,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver's Morgridge College of Education invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach a variety of graduate courses in Counseling Psychology for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses may vary; postings cover multiple openings.

Responsibilities include in-person teaching once or twice weekly, course Canvas container management, meeting with students, assigning and grading work, and collaborating with other instructors when courses have multiple sections.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required and graduate level teaching experience required.
• Experience teaching adults in graduate education programs is preferred.
• Ability to teach in a Counseling Psychology context with diverse adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person once or twice a week (course dependent).
• Create and maintain course Canvas container.
• Meet with students as needed.
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate.
• Grade in a timely manner.
• Participate in recruiting and informational events as needed.
• If the course includes multiple sections, collaborate with instructors of other sections.

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate education experience

Adult learning

Education

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Position Summary

The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Counseling Psychology. Courses may vary. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes at https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html. This posting will serve for multiple openings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

Position Summary

The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Counseling Psychology. Courses may vary. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes at https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html. This posting will serve for multiple openings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.

Essential Functions

Course Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities:

• Teach in person once or twice a week (depending on course);
• Create and maintain course Canvas container;
• Meet with students as needed;
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate;
• Grade in a timely manner;
• Participate in recruiting and informational events as needed;
• If the course includes multiple sections, collaborate with instructors of other sections.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Previous teaching experience
• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults at the graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD
• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults in graduate education programs.

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: https://www.du.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit or stand in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Course Rate

$1,290 per credit hour 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, available market information, and course enrollment, 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.

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