Master of Library and Information Science Online Adjunct Faculty 2025-2026

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education is seeking adjunct instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach graduate courses in the online Master of Library and Information Science program. Candidates with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and teaching experience in an online environment are encouraged to apply. This position offers flexible teaching opportunities and is a chance to engage with future library and information science leaders.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant content area required.
• Two years of professional experience in a library, archive, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate live class meetings via Zoom.
• Monitor and provide feedback on student work.
• Participate in program meetings and activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Feedback communication

Student engagement

Education

Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science

Equivalent from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Position Summary

The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Master of Library and Information Science online program (MLIS@Denver). 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 2025-2026 academic year.

Essential Functions

Course Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities:

• Facilitate live, 75-minute (for three-credit classes) or 90-minute (for four-credit classes) class meetings via the Zoom platform once a week;
• Regularly monitor and provide feedback on student asynchronous work, as needed, via the 2DU platform;
• Meet with students as needed to support their success;
• Provide assignment feedback and grades to students in a timely manner;
• Respond to emails from students, program leadership team, and student success team within 48 business hours
• Participate in program outcome and student concern/disciplinary activities as needed;
• Participate in meetings with the assigned Course Lead and/or Program Director as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant content area (e.g., Library & Information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program);
• Two years of professional experience in a library, archive, museum, or other information services setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the graduate level in the online environment.

Work Schedule

The University of Denver's regular operating hours are 8-4:30 PM. Actual schedule will depends on course(s).

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please submit your interest no later than July 18th,2025, to be considered for the Fall 2025 term.

Special Instructions

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

Course Rate

$948.75 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, and available market information, 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.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• CV

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