Graduate Adjunct Instructor - Education & Teaching Courses

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,511,000 - 2,044,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education invites applications for adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 year to teach graduate courses in the Teaching and Learning Sciences department, Curriculum and Instruction program. Courses may vary and openings are posted throughout the year.

Responsibilities include teaching, collaborating with course lead, managing Canvas container, meeting with students, timely communication, grading, and maintaining contact with faculty lead.

Qualifications

• Masters or terminal degree (depending on course)
• Graduate level teaching experience
• Ability to facilitate adult learning and inclusive pedagogy

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level courses
• Collaborate with faculty course lead to adapt and deliver course
• Create and maintain course Canvas container
• Meet with students as needed
• Respond to student communication in timely manner
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate
• Grade in a timely manner
• Maintain regular communication with the faculty lead, particularly if a student related issue arises

Skills

Graduate teaching

Course coordination

Student communication

Education

Masters or terminal degree

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education invites applications for adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 year to teach graduate courses in the Teaching and Learning Sciences department, Curriculum and Instruction program. Courses may vary and openings are posted throughout the year.

Responsibilities include teaching, collaborating with course lead, managing Canvas container, meeting with students, timely communication, grading, and maintaining contact with faculty lead.