Adjunct Faculty, International Studies and Public Policy
About The Position
Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver seeks to hire adjunct faculty from an applicant pool for the academic year of 2025/26. Adjunct faculty teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Instructors may be engaged to teach courses in the degrees of Global Economic Affairs, Global Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights, International Development, International Security, International Studies, and Public Policy. We may also be seeking instructors for our certificates in Global Environmental Change and Adaptation, Global Business and Corporate Social Responsibility, Homeland Security, Humanitarian Assistance, Religion and International Affairs, and Global Social Justice.
Requirements
- Master's degree or ABD in a relevant field.
- Professional roles that indicate the core skills associated with teaching the material in the instructor’s area of expertise to an undergraduate- and/or graduate-level audience.
- Evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods to engage diverse student populations effectively.
- Experience or willingness to learn course management software for teaching online or conventional classes (e.g. Canvas), especially features including assignment submission, discussion boards, quizzes, announcements, files, and the gradebook.
- Availability to teach classes “face-to-face” in physical classrooms at the University of Denver.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Previous experience teaching a university-level course as the primary instructor.
- Experience interacting with and effectively teaching diverse communities of students.
- Experience using Zoom and/or Teams videoconferencing and the following features of the Canvas course management system: assignment submission, discussion boards, quizzes, announcements, files, and the gradebook.
Responsibilities
- teaching a 10-week course on campus in two sessions of 110 minutes each per week (undergraduate)
- holding weekly office hours (either on campus or virtually, via Zoom or Teams videoconferencing)
- assigning and evaluating papers and exams as appropriate
- being available to assist students with course requirements
- teaching a 10-week course on campus in one session of 170 minutes each per week (graduate)
Benefits
- The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
