Adjunct Faculty, Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG)

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in your application, we will contact you with specific information.

The University of Denver’s Office for Public Good Strategy and Research (OPG) works to advance institutional readiness for collaboration among students, staff, faculty, and community partners for public good discovery. Public good discovery is the development, integration, and application of knowledge for collective thriving. The OPG is home to several programs and initiatives that prepare students to contribute to the public good.  

The OPG seeks to hire adjunct instructors for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters of the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses across key programs and initiatives, including the Mental Health and Wellness Minor and Collaborative for Mental Health and Wellness. Opportunities depend on department needs, including (but not limited to): 

Fall Quarter: Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness (WELL 2070) | Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2 - 3:50 PM 

Spring Quarter: Introduction to Mental Health & Wellness (WELL 2070) | Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8 - 9:50 AM 

Spring Quarter: Mental Health & Wellness for the Public Good  (WELL 3020) | Wednesdays from 4 - 5:50 PM 

More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar's Office schedule of classes at https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html. This posting will serve for multiple openings that may arise throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. 

• Teach in the format and schedule for the course (depending on course) 
• Create or adapt an existing course to meet course/program learning outcomes, in partnership with relevant program faculty; 
• Create a course calendar per the quarter system; 
• Create and maintain course Canvas container; 
• Meet with students as needed; 
• Assign papers, exams and other deliverables as appropriate that align with the course learning outcomes; 
• Grade assignments within two weeks; 
• Ensure the course embodies the values and goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in course learning outcomes, lesson activities, readings, and other assignments. 

• Masters degree to teach undergraduate courses
• PhD in psychology or related field and license-eligible in Colorado to teach graduate courses 
• Relevant knowledge regarding the course content 

• Terminal Degree
• Previous undergraduate teaching experience

$1,265/course 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.

For questions, please reach out to Anne DePrince, Associate Vice Provost, at anne.deprince@du.edu 

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Advertised: July 28, 2026
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