Job Information
University Of Denver Adjunct Faculty, International Studies And Public Policy in Denver, Colorado
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.
Department Summary
The Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver is an interdisciplinary professional school of international studies that prepares students for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Our program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and networks to design policies, implement programs, and realize outcomes that enhance human capabilities around the world. We offer a PhD degree in International Studies and Master's degrees in International Development, Human Rights, International Studies, Global Finance, Trade & Economic Integration, Security, and Public Policy. We also offer graduate certificate programs in Global Health Affairs, Humanitarian Assistance, Global Business and Corporate Social Responsibility, Homeland Security, Global Environmental Change and Adaptation, and Religion and International Affairs. Our joint or dual degree programs are with the Sturm College of Law, Daniels College of Busi f Social Work and the Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies. At the undergraduate level, we offer a both International Studies and Public Policy majors and minors.
The University of Denver's vision is to be a great private university dedicated to the public good. The University values Inclusive Excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents (to learn more about Inclusive Excellence at the University of Denver, please visit http://www.du.edu/cme/resources/inclusive-excellence.html). Students and faculty in the Korbel School of International Studies actively contribute to Inclusive Excellence goals through scholarship, teaching, and ser
The University of Denver is situated in the Denver metro area, a vibrant and diverse urban center in the Rocky Mountain region that is home to 2.8 million people. Our urban location supports faculty collaboration across a number of local universities. The University, ranked in the top 100 universities in the country, is comprised of approximately 5800 undergraduates (include nearly 500 psychology majors), 5700 graduate students and over 700 full-time fa
Position Summary
The Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver seeks to hire adjunct faculty from an applicant pool for the academic year of 2023/24. Adjunct faculty teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Instructors may be engaged for courses in the degrees in Global Economic Affairs, Global Environmental Sustainability, Human Rights, International Development, International Security, International Studies, and Public Policy. We may also be seeking instructors for our certificates in Global Environmental Change and Adaptation, Global Business and Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Health Affairs, Homeland Security, Humanitarian Assistance, Religion and International Affairs, and Glob
Essential Functions
Job requirements for undergraduate classes typically include teaching a 10-week course on campus in two sessions of 110 minutes each per week, holding weekly office hours (either on campus or virtually, via Zoom video-conferencing), assigning and evaluating papers and exams as appropriate, and being available to assist students with course requirements. Job requirements for graduate classes typically include teaching a 10-week course on campus in one session of 170 minutes each per week, holding weekly office hours (either on campus or via Zoom video-conferencing), assigning and evaluating papers and exams as appropriate, and being available to assist students with course requirements. There is the pos ibility of alternate scheduling arrangements (shorter courses, alternative time structures, etc.), but they are specific and
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or ABD in a relevant field.
- Professional roles that indicate the core skills associated with teaching the material in the instructor's area of expertise to an undergraduate and/or graduate level audience
- Evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods to engage diverse student populations effectively.
- Experience or willingness to learn course management software for teaching online or conventional classes (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas, or similar), especially features including assignment submission, discussion boards, quizzes, announcements, files, and the gradebook.
Availability to teach classes "face-to-face" in physical classrooms at the University of Denver. Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Previous experience teaching a university-level course as the primary instructor.
- Experience interacting with and effectively teaching diverse communities of students.
- Experience using Zoom video-conferencing and the following features of the Canvas course management system: assignment submission, discussion boards, quizzes, announcements, files, and the gradebook. Application Deadline
Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2023-2024