University of Denver

Chemistry and Biochemistry Overload/Adjunct 2025-2026

Location
Denver, CO
Pay
$4,952 – $6,189 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 12, 2026

About this position

Chemistry and Biochemistry Overload/Adjunct 2025-2026 Job No: 498351 Work Type: Adjunct Faculty Location: Denver, CO Categories: Faculty 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 Chemistry & Biochemistry is accepting expressions of interest for overload faculty or adjunct faculty to teach various courses during fall, winter, spring and summer quarters. Courses include but are not limited to: General Chemistry I and II. Chemistry of the Elements. Organic Chemistry I, II and III. Science of Contemporary Issues I, II and III. Environmental Chemistry Series Atmospheric Chemistry Aquatic Chemistry Biochemistry series More information about the courses can be found in the Registrar's Office schedule of classes. https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html Statements of interest for winter and spring quarters should be submitted at least one month prior to the start of the quarter. Required Qualifications Ph. D. in Chemistry or related field Preferred Qualifications Prior experience teaching a similar course at the University of Denver 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 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for the 2025-2026 academic year. 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 th

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$6,189
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$3,200/ course, n=49
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$5,125/ course, n=80

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