Position Summary
The University Honors Program offers several 1- and 2-credit Honors Seminars. These classes are offered in all quarters except summer, and we hire instructors for them on a rolling basis.
The DU Honors Program cultivates student capacity for original academic inquiry and creative exploration. Our students emerge as self-directed learners, encouraged to ask new questions and pursue their curiosities – both within the classroom and beyond.
Every year, the program recruits a diverse cohort of creative thinkers who want to go beyond the requirements – whether they were part of an Honors program in high school or not.
The three pillars of the Honors Program are our curriculum, our community, and our contributions to original research, scholarship, and creative activities.
The University Honors Program offers several 1- and 2-credit Honors Seminars throughout the academic year.
HNRS 2000 and HNRS 3000 are 1-credit courses that meet once per week for 50 minutes and are required for Honors students in their second and final years, respectively. These courses have standard content focused on Honors advising, whole personness, mentoring, and future planning. Several sections of each are offered each quarter except for summer.
HNRS 24xx are 2-credit courses that meet once per week for 110 minutes. They are intended for students of all majors. The topics explored are diverse; they are expected to explore engaging themes that provide students with additional intellectual breadth and a thought-provoking break from intensive studies in a major. Several different sections are offered each quarter except for summer.
HNRS 24xx classes require approval of the Honors Council. More information on submitting a proposal for Honors Council approval can be found here: https://academicaffairs.du.edu/honors/faculty-resources
The Registrar’s schedule of classes is posted here: https://www.du.edu/registrar/registration/how-register/find-courses
These classes are offered in all quarters except summer, and we hire on a rolling basis.
Essential Functions
- Meet with students for scheduled class time once per week: 50 minutes for HNRS 2000/3000 or 110 minutes for HNRS 24xx.
- Deliver an Honors-level learning experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in the subject area
- Record of excellent teaching or student engagement
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
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).
Course Rate
$1,265 per credit hour: $1,265 total for HNRS 2000/3000 (1 credit) and $2,530 total for HNRS 24xx (2 credits). The classes are taught as faculty overload and provide compensation of $1,265 per credit hour.
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 to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. This position will remain open until filled.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
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