This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for
adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Should we
have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will
contact you with specific information.
Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Ritchie
School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver is
looking to hire adjunct instructors to teach a variety of courses in topics
including but not limited to Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
This posting will serve for multiple openings.
More information about the courses, the list can be found on the
Registrar's Office schedule of classes at
https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html.
Teaching Schedule
Winter Quarter runs from January to March (approximately)
Spring Quarter runs from March to June (approximately)
Summer Quarter runs from June to August (approximately)
Essential Functions
Teach in person once or twice a week (depending on course) Design a new
or adapt a new course. This includes learning outcomes, support materials,
and a course calendar Create and Maintain LSM/Course Canvas Container Assign
papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate Grade in a timely manner
Attend Quarterly School meetings and attend monthly faculty meetings, if
requested to do so Participate in recruiting and informational events as
needed Work with students and others to guarantee the best possible student
experience Focus on providing clear value and concise directions for students
If requested, meet with students, over Zoom or in person, to discuss
grades, assignments and/or project status Support enrollment activities as
need
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree Previous teaching experience Successful
teaching/facilitation experience with adults at the graduate level
Preferred Qualifications
PhD Successful teaching/facilitation experience with adults in graduate
business programs
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
(the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic
calendar).
Application Deadline
Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2024-2025
academic year.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only
applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
Adjunct faculty are compensated at a rate of $5,949-$10,000 per course
for standard courses in the ECE department depending on @type of class and
experience of candidate.
Pay for Summer courses is based on enrollment. If you are selected to teach
for Summer, you will be informed of the Summer Pay Scale at that time.
Enrollment below 3 deems that the class should be canceled and no teaching nor
compensation will be allowed.
PLEASE NOTE: Teaching the Undergrad and Grad section of the same course
counts as a single course load and you will be compensated
$5,949.00-$10,000 for both sections.
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 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.
Please include the following documents with your application:
Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter
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 stereo@types, sex
characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender
