Adjunct Professor, College of Professional Studies, Transportation and Supply Chain Management

Become an adjunct professor at a top 100 university and play a pivotal role in shaping the emerging practitioners in your field!

The University of Denver has the distinction of being the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, giving it a tradition of 150 years of academic excellence. 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. We seek adjunct professors who will commit to and advance our mission and commitment to inclusive excellence. The College of Professional Studies offers fully accredited and affordable educational experiences specifically designed for busy adults. Learn more about the College of Professional Studies at https://professionalstudies.du.edu/ [https://professionalstudies.du.edu/]  

Position Summary

The College of Professional Studies at the University of Denver is currently seeking adjunct professors for the 2026-2027 academic year with extensive industry experience in transportation and supply chain management to teach a variety of graduate courses within the Transportation and Supply Chain Institute.  

Please visit https://transportation.du.edu/about [https://transportation.du.edu/about] for a full overview of the Transportation and Supply Chain Institute and its programs.

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 the 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of organizational design and organizational management
• Ability to select the most relevant instructional multimedia and/or tech tools, and write effective copy, texts, audio, and video scripts.
• Knowledge of and experience with higher education in general and adult learners in particular.
• Proven excellent project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Strong professional demeanor.
• Ability to adapt priorities and focus.
• Commitment to showcasing a diverse range of perspectives, experts, authors, and resources.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the teaching topic you are applying to teach or a master's degree and no fewer than 10 years of industry/topic experience.
• Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work or academic experience congruent with the content of a course or courses offered within the Transportation and Supply Chain industries.
• Reside in the U.S and are legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• Substantial industry experience in the Transportation and Supply Chain field.
• Recognition of professional accomplishment in an area of expertise related to courses within the Transportation and Supply Chain Institute or leadership development.
• Publication or professional presentations in transportation and supply chain and/or leadership development 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.
• Able to teach on campus at the University of Denver.

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, research agendas, and program meetings.

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 offers some benefits [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Nonbenefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf] 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/].

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.

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.