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Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication Studies

L4

university of denverDenver, CO8 days ago

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Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherCommunications Teachers, PostsecondarySocial Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsJunior CollegesAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Adjunct Faculty Openings This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty 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. The Department of Communication Studies calls students to engage communication meaningfully, creatively, ethically, and with intellectual curiosity, in order to enhance their personal and public lives, as well as contribute to a sustainable common good. The department offers a BA and a minor in communication studies, and we are seeking adjunct instructors to expand our capacity to serve our programs. Classes run in 10-week sessions. Though 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.
Position Summary: Adjunct instructors are needed to teach a variety of communication studies courses across the academic year. Instructors may be hired to teach one course or multiple courses.
Essential Functions:
  • Teaching classes, primarily in a fully in-person modality
  • Grading student work
  • Meeting with students during office hours and corresponding with students via e-mail
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent teaching ability
Required Qualifications: M.A. in communication studies or related field Experience teaching communication studies courses at the university level
Preferred Qualifications: Ph. D. in communication studies 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.
Application Deadline: Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
Special Instructions: Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Course RateThe course rate for this position is $5,160 for a 4-credit course. The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.
Required Documents: Curriculum VitaeCover LetterThe University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.
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Level

MidL4

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted

8 days ago

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