About this role
Counseling Psychology Adjunct Faculty
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- Denver, CO, Colorado
- Adjunct Faculty
Position Summary The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Counseling Psychology. Courses may vary. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar’s Office schedule of classes. This posting will serve for multiple openings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
Essential Functions Course Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities:
- Teach in person once or twice a week (depending on course)
- Create and maintain course Canvas container
- Meet with students as needed
- Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate
- Grade in a timely manner
- Participate in recruiting and informational events as needed
- If the course includes multiple sections, collaborate with instructors of other sections
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 education 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.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment
- Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high
- Noise level is quiet to moderate
Physical Activities
- Ability to sit or stand in front of a computer for an extended period
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus
Application Deadline Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Course Rate $1,290 per credit hour taught
Benefits
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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.
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Please include the following documents with your application
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CV
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by law. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.