University of Denver

Adjunct Faculty, Systems Engineering

Location
Denver, CO
Pay
$7,128 – $9,504 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 17, 2026

About this position

Adjunct Faculty, Systems Engineering Job No: 498222 Work Type: Adjunct Faculty Location: Denver, CO Categories: Faculty, Instructional Support This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2025-2026 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver is looking to hire adjunct faculty to teach a variety of graduate courses, such as Project Management, Fundamentals of Systems Engineering, Complex System, Architectures, Models, and Tools, Systems Optimization, Design of Space Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Validation & Verification Test Planning, Digital Transformation for Advanced Integration, and many other courses covering various topics. This posting in particular is for the graduate-level Systems Engineering program which is an online program. This posting will serve for multiple openings. For more information about the Systems Engineering courses, the list can be found on the Registrar's Office schedule of classes through the following link: https://ritchieschool.du.edu/academics-education/gr-programs/ms-online-systems-engineering https://ritchieschool.du.edu/sites/default/files/2025-11/RSECS-Systems-Course-Plan-2025.pdf Teaching Schedule Winter Quarter runs from January to March (approximately) Spring quarter runs from March to June (approximately) Summer quarter runs from June to August (approximately) Essential Functions Teach online once or twice a week (depending on course) Design a new or adapt a new course. This includes learning outcomes, support materials, and a course calendar Create and Maintain LSM/Course Canvas Container Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate Grade in a timely manner Participate in rec

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$9,504
Engineering median
$5,000/ course, n=90
Colorado median
$5,125/ course, n=80

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