Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

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

As the Universitys 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 Universitys disciplines intersect. Nearly all 5000 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 masters 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 diverse scope of CAHSS allows our students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at nearly any career in todays global society.

We teach courses to philosophy majors minors and the general undergraduate population as well as graduate level courses. Our faculty values a commitment by all constituents to create an academic experience that embraces and engages diverse perspectives and communities within an atmosphere of mutual respect. Faculty in our college actively contribute to these goals through scholarship teaching and service. Our curriculum endeavors to develop students ability to think critically communicate clearly write effectively and develop compelling argumentation based on justifiable sources of empirical evidence and analytical reasoning.

Position Summary

The College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for adjuncts to teach up to three (3) undergraduate level Philosophy courses in academic year 2026-2027.

This is an open call for adjuncts to teach courses across any philosophical tradition time period in the history of philosophy or area of specialization.

Essential Functions

• Teach one or more courses in a ten-week quarter.
• Teach in-person on campus courses meeting twice per week.
• Hold weekly office hours.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the field (subject matter expertise).
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical approaches and philosophies.
• Ability to use Canvas.
• Ability to provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Commitment to utilizing and engaging a diverse range of perspectives scholars approaches and resources in teaching materials and practices.

Required Qualifications

• For undergraduate only courses a completed MA prior to appointment (no exceptions). Degree may be from Philosophy or any relevant field with Philosophy training.
• Proven record of successful teaching experience during and/or after ones graduate training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. prior to appointment. Degree may be from Philosophy or any relevant field with Philosophy training.
• Theoretical training that includes familiarity with a diverse range of theorists.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Work Schedule

While the Universitys 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 Universitys academic calendars are posted on theregistrars website(the law school is on a semester system and has a differentacademic calendar).

Application Deadline

For best consideration please submit your application materials by4:00pm (MDT) June 19th 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Course Rate

The course rate for this position is $5160 per four-credit course ($1290/credit).

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 candidates 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:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of interest including what courses the candidate is interested in teaching and relevant teaching experience
3. Names and contact information of three references

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 Universitys 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 Workers 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 DenversNonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.