Research Methods and Statistics Adjunct Faculty 2026-2027

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,466,110 - 2,088,097; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver is hiring adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach graduate courses in Research Methods and Statistics. Candidates should have a PhD in education or a related field and previous teaching experience at the graduate level.

This role involves teaching courses, managing course materials, holding office hours, and assessing student work. The adjunct faculty position allows for flexible schedules, and applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in education or a related field.
• Previous teaching experience at the graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods courses.
• Create and maintain course Canvas container.
• Hold office hours for students.

Skills

Teaching experience at the graduate level

Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods

Education

PhD degree in education or social science

Job description

Research Methods and Statistics Adjunct Faculty 2026-2027

Job No: 498814
Work Type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Faculty

Position Summary

The Morgridge College of Education is hiring adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach various graduate courses in the Research Methods and Statistics program. Courses offered each academic term will vary. More information about the types of courses to be taught 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 upcoming academic year.

Essential Functions

• Teach qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods courses in person or online once or twice a week (depending on the course)
• Create and maintain course Canvas container
• Hold office hours with students for 1-2 hours per week
• Assign papers, exams, and other deliverables as appropriate
• Grade in a timely manner
• Participate in recruiting and informational events as needed

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in education or a social science-related field
• Previous teaching experience at the graduate level

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry experiences
• Successful scholarship record

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.

Application Deadline

Applications are being accepted and reviewed for the upcoming academic year on a rolling basis. Please submit your interest no later than August 1st, 2026 to be considered for the fall term.

Special Instructions

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

Course Rate

$1,290 per credit hour taught.

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.

Application Documents

• CV

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement.

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

To apply, visit https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498814