The History Department within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers history courses to undergraduate students in a variety of different geographical areas and periods, taught by our thirteen faculty members. Our classes are writing and reading intensive with rigorous in-class discussions, and opportunities to participate in hands-on historical research, service-learning projects, and internships. Faculty and students appreciate the small class sizes and close relationships they develop. All of our 80-100 history majors are required to engage in a senior capstone project, a 25-30 page paper based on primary source research and integration of secondary source materials. This rigorous endeavor provides students with the opportunity to learn about, and participate in, a focused area of history. The History Department is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment, in keeping with DU’s full dedication to these same values.
Position Summary
The Department of History is looking to hire adjunct faculty in the following fields for academic year 2024-2025: modern Europe, modern Middle East, 19th and 20th century US, Latin America. All courses are taught at the undergraduate level and will take place across 3 academic quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring).
Essential Functions
- Teach an in person course on DU’s main campus
- Instruct undergraduate students
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to teach introductory courses for the Common Curriculum.
- Experience in culturally diverse settings.
- Background working with culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to mentor students working on History research papers.
Required Qualifications
- MA, or equivalent, in History or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in History or a related field
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.
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: https://www.du.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar here: http://www.law.du.edu/academics/registrar).
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 13, 2024.
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 $4,772 per four credit 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.
For full consideration, please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching statement
- Names and contact information of two individuals that can provide letters of recommendation and/or references.
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver 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 enlistment, or veteran 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; the Americans with Disabilities Act; 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; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.