This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.
Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower them to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience, knowledge and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations. The University of Denver, the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, enrolls over 12,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Denver as a research university with high research activity. Comprised of nearly 2.6 million people, the Denver metro offers an array of activities for urban dwellers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Department Summary
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Denver consists of five full-time faculty members. We are a pluralistic department of active scholars with strengths in many areas of philosophy. We teach courses to philosophy majors, minors, and the general undergraduate population, as well as graduate level courses. Our faculty values diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence: a commitment by all constituents to create an academic experience that embraces and engages diverse perspectives and communities within an atmosphere of mutual respect. Faculty in our department actively contribute to these goals through scholarship, teaching, and service. Our curriculum endeavors to develop students’ ability to think critically, communicate clearly, write effectively, and develop compelling argumentation based on justifiable sources of empirical evidence and analytical reasoning.
Position Summary
The Department of Philosophy invites applications for adjuncts to teach up to two (2) undergraduate level courses in academic year 2023-2024 which begins Monday, September 11, 2023.
We anticipate offering the following courses:
- Philosophy of Mind or Philosophy of Science
- Introduction to Metaphysics
The Department is particularly interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to our College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Essential Functions
- Teach one or more courses in a ten-week quarter.
- Teach in-person, on campus courses meeting twice per week.
- Hold weekly office hours.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the field (subject matter expertise).
- Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical approaches and philosophies.
- Ability to use Canvas.
- Ability to provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
- Commitment to utilizing and engaging a diverse range of perspectives, scholars, approaches, and resources in teaching materials and practices.
Required Qualifications
- For undergraduate only courses, a completed MA prior to appointment (no exceptions). Degree may be from Philosophy or any relevant field with Philosophy training.
- Proven record of successful teaching experience during and/or after one’s graduate training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed Ph.D. prior to appointment. Degree may be from Philosophy or any relevant field with Philosophy training.
- Theoretical training that includes familiarity with a diverse range of theorists.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
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
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00pm (MDT) August 1, 2023.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through
jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
The course rate for this position is $4,722 per 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 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
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Letter of interest including what courses the candidate is interested in teaching and relevant teaching
experience
- Names and contact information of three references
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans 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; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; 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; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.