Teaching & Learning Sciences, Teacher Education Program Adjunct Faculty 2026-2027

Center for Immigration Policy & Research (CIPR); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education invites adjunct instructors to teach graduate courses in the Teaching and Learning Sciences department for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses may vary and are posted on the Registrar’s schedule.

This hiring serves multiple openings during the year. Responsibilities include teaching, collaborating with course leads, creating Canvas containers, meeting with students, and timely grading and communication.

Qualifications

• Master's or terminal degree in the relevant field.
• Teaching experience in K12 settings or higher education.
• Successful teaching/facilitation of adults at the graduate level.
• Content expertise depending on the course (e.g., CLDE, GT).

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 a timely manner.
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate.
• Grade in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with the faculty lead.

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate teaching

Communication

Content expertise

Education

Masters or terminal degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

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 Teaching and Learning Sciences department, Teacher Education Program. 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 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

Required Qualifications

• Masters or terminal degree (depending on the course)
• Teaching experience in K12 setting OR higher education
• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults at the graduate level.
• Content expertise (depending on the course — e.g. CLDE, GT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in both K12 setting and higher education
• Experience with inclusive pedagogy and commitment to inclusion
• Experience using technology to facilitate adult learning

Work Schedule

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

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2026-2027 academic year on a rolling basis.

Course Rate

$1,265 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.

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 based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.