University of Denver

Adjunct Faculty, Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG)

Location
Denver, CO
Pay
$1,265 per course
Type
Full-time · In-Person
Posted
July 29, 2026

About this position

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 your application, we will contact you with specific information. Department Summary The University of Denver’s Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG) works to advance institutional readiness for collaboration among students, staff, faculty, and community partners for public good discovery. Public good discovery is the development, integration, and application of knowledge for collective thriving. The OPG is home to several programs and initiatives that prepare students to contribute to the public good. Position Summary The OPG seeks to hire adjunct instructors for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters of the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses across key programs and initiatives, including the Mental Health and Wellness Minor and Collaborative for Mental Health and Wellness. Opportunities depend on department needs, including (but not limited to): Fall Quarter: Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness (WELL 2070) | Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2 - 3:50 PM Spring Quarter: Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness (WELL 2070) | Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8 - 9:50 AM Spring Quarter: Mental Health & Wellness for the Public Good (WELL 3020) | Wednesdays from 4 - 5:50 PM 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 that may arise throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Essential Functions Teach in the format and schedule for the course (depending on course) Create or adapt an existing course to meet course/program learning outcomes, in partnership with relevant program faculty; Create a course calendar per the quarter system; Create and maintain course Canvas container; Meet

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$1,265 per course
Other median
$5,379/ course, n=195
Colorado median
$5,000/ course, n=72

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