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.
Position Summary
The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the
Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver
is looking to hire adjunct instructors to teach courses in topics including
but not limited to: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Bioengineering, and Materials Science. This posting will serve for multiple
ope
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.
Teaching Schedule
Fall Quarter Runs from September to November/December 2023 (approximately)
Winter Quarter runs from January to March 2024(approximately)
Spring quarter runs from March to June 2024 (approximately)
Summer Quarter runs from June to August 2024 (approximately)
Essential Functions
Teach in person two to three times per week (depending on course)
Design a new course or adapt an existing course. This includes learning
outcomes, support materials, and a course calendar
Create and maintain a Canvas course container
Assign papers, exams, projects, labs, and other deliverables, as appropriate
Grade in a timely manner
Hold office hours and meet with students, over Zoom or in person, to
discuss grades, assignments and/or project status
Work with students and others to guarantee the best possible student
experience
Attend quarterly school meetings and monthly faculty meetings, if requested
to do so
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Previous teaching experience
A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience with best practices including active learning and inclusive
teaching
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
Fall Application Deadline: August 17, 2023
Winter Application Deadline: November 3, 2023
Spring Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
Summer Application Deadline : May 17, 2024
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only
applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
Adjunct faculty are compensated at a rate of $5,613.00 per course for
standard courses in the MME department for fall, winter and spring quarters.
Pay for summer courses is based on enrollment. If you are selected to teach
for summer, you will be informed of the summer pay scale at that time.
Enrollment below 3 deems that the class should be canceled and no teaching,
nor compensation will be allowed.
PLEASE NOTE: Teaching the undergraduate and graduate section of the same
course counts as a single course load and you will be compensated
$5,613.00 total for both sections.
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