Graduate Education Leadership Adjunct Instructor

University of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 5,331,000 - 10,663,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Denver invites applications for adjunct instructors in the Morgridge College of Education to teach graduate courses within Educational Leadership and Policy Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses may vary and may be in-person on Saturdays or online weekly.

This posting covers multiple openings with flexible scheduling across terms. Applicants should hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree and have prior leadership and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD/EdD depending on course level.
• Previous school leadership experience.
• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach in person in a workshop format on Saturdays or online once a week (depending on course).
• Support the teaching of courses in the Certificate, Master’s, or doctoral degree program.
• Collaborate with ELPS faculty to prepare course content.
• Maintain course Canvas container.
• Meet with students as needed.
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate.
• Grade in a timely manner.
• Coordinate student internship experience and meet with internship mentor and student once per quarter.
• Attend doctoral working groups as requested.

Skills

Previous school leadership experience

Previous teaching experience

Online teaching platforms confidence

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD/EdD depending on course level

Job description

The University of Denver invites applications for adjunct instructors in the Morgridge College of Education to teach graduate courses within Educational Leadership and Policy Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses may vary and may be in-person on Saturdays or online weekly.

This posting covers multiple openings with flexible scheduling across terms. Applicants should hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree and have prior leadership and teaching experience.