This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct professor openings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

Department Summary

The College of Professional Studies, one of six colleges at the University of Denver, is the college of continuing and professional education and has been a leader in adult education since 1938. Our mission as a private institution dedicated to the public good is to deliver enduring professional growth and personal development by providing adult learners with access to the University of Denver through alternative educational pathways.

The College of Professional Studies offers fully accredited and affordable educational experiences specifically designed for busy adults. Learn more about College of Professional Studies at https://professionalstudies.du.edu/. [https://professionalstudies.du.edu/]  

Position Summary

Become an adjunct professor and play a pivotal role in shaping the emerging practitioners in your field!

The College of Professional Studies is seeking adjunct professors who will advance our commitment to inclusive excellence and promote our core values: honor the individual, champion learning, transform lives, work together, and pursue excellence. The application process for this role will include a discussion of teaching expectations and appointment to a rank within the Adjunct Professorial Series.

Once you are hired, you can expect a comprehensive onboarding process and ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice. Our 10-week courses are offered in multiple formats, including asynchronous online, synchronous online, or hybrid (50% on campus and 50% online). College of Professional Studies uses Canvas as the learning management system (LMS) for all course delivery modes.

More information on programs and courses offered at the College of Professional Studies can be found at https://professionalstudies.du.edu/ [https://professionalstudies.du.edu/]

Essential Functions

Adjunct Professors at the College of Professional Studies are subject matter experts in their field and integrate professionally relevant, diverse examples into their teaching and discussions. They adhere to College of Professional Studies Faculty Teaching Expectations and meet the following expectations:

• Prepare course container for the quarter
• Provide subject matter expertise
• Maintain regular and consistent instructor presence in your course
• Provide specific, relevant, and timely feedback
• Foster an engaged and inclusive learning environment
• Model and uphold academic standards
• Contribute to communities of practice for curriculum development and innovation
• Engage in other types of academic service and scholarship

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree and industry experience relevant to the field you are applying to teach.
• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults or completion of an education/training program on adult learning.
• Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and instructional technologies to support online teaching and student engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in related field or a terminal degree and industry experience.
• Recognition of professional accomplishment in an area of expertise related to course or courses offered within the program you are applying to teach.
• Publication or professional presentations in the program related field.
• Licensing and/or certification by professional organizations.
• Completion of an education or training program on adult learning or internship/mentorship that addresses adult learning principles and practices.

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.

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2026-2027 academic year on a rolling basis with the potential to start in Fall 2026. 

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Course Rate

Adjunct Professors are compensated based on their assigned rank:

Adjunct Assistant Professor: $4,100/course

Adjunct Associate Professor: $5,100/course

Adjunct Professor (Full): $7,200/course

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 [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2022-05/benefits-overview-nonbenefited-employees.pdf] 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 [https://www.du.edu/].

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest in teaching at the College of Professional Studies and qualifications.

2. CV or Resume

3. Names and contact information for two references

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 [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement].

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.