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 at https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html. 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: https://www.du.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines.

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often,



and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit or stand in front of a computer for an extended period.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Application Deadline Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for 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 Rate

$1,290 per credit hour taught 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, available market information, and course enrollment, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Advantages The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.



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Please include the following documents with your application:

- CV

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 based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

📌 Counseling Psychology Adjunct Faculty 2026-2027 (Quinte West)
🏢 University of Denver
📍 Quinte West