This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct and overload openings throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.
As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools, and centers and acts as a central hub where many of the University's disciplines intersect. Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer master’s or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities. The diverse scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in today’s global society.
Department Summary
The Department of Anthropology aims to be a leading voice in publicly engaged anthropological study. Connecting scientific and humanistic research methods across disciplines deepens our attunement to the diversity of human experience and allows for meaningful cultural exchange. Our experiential learning environments situate students as engaged learners and ethical citizens with respect for cultural and natural heritage. The Department of Anthropology is strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is in full accord with the value that DU places on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Position Summary
The Department of Anthropology is seeking Adjunct Instructor(s) for the 2024/25 Academic Year. Adjunct Instructor(s) who can teach our “Humankind in Context” (ANTH 1010, or another common curriculum anthropology course, spring 2025 quarter), “Museums and Public Culture” (ANTH 2600, spring 2025 quarter), “Museums and Their Visitors” (ANTH 3661, spring 2025 quarter), “Archaeology elective, specific topic open” (ANTH 3XXX, spring 2025 quarter), and “Cultural Anthropology elective, specific topic open” (ANTH 3XXX, spring 2025 quarter). DU is on a 10-week quarter system and we are looking for instructors who can offer courses in-person on the DU campus. Ideally, we are looking for instructors who can also provide critical and historically grounded context to the concepts covered. Preference will be given to instructors with relevant prior teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate content and issues relating to, and to work effectively with, diverse populations.
Essential Functions
Prepare lectures / class sessions that cover the required material, design assignments that test the students’ learning with reference to the stated Student Learning Outcomes, grade assignments, and hold regular office hours (in-person or virtually).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate the real-world relevance of anthropological ideas to students from diverse populations
- Ability to create a class environment that is inclusive of all students.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, or Master’s degree in Anthropology plus significant professional experience required.
- At least one prior term as independent instructor or GTA leading independent class sessions required.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least partial completion of a PhD in Anthropology or completed PhD in Anthropology preferred.
- Experience as an independent instructor preferred.
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
Position will be open until filled. For preferred consideration for spring 2025 quarter, please apply by November 30, 2024. Applications for spring quarter will be considered on a rolling basis until our teaching needs are covered.
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 a rate of $5,060.00 per 4-credit course.
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.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- CV
- Cover Letter that specifies availability (quarter, preferred days / times, # of courses) and preferred courses applicant would like to teach.
- Teaching Statement that must address how you support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your teaching
- Materials that show evidence of success in teaching (e.g., summary of student evaluations, sample syllabi, etc.)
- Three references that can speak to your ability to teach.
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.