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 . This posting will serve for multiple openings throughout the upcoming academic year.
Essential Functions
Course Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities:
- 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:
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 to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
$1,290 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
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