Adjunct Instructor, Graduate School of Social Work

Overview Adjunct Instructor, Graduate School of Social Work – University of Denver. This posting covers multiple openings across the GSSW MSW Programs for the 2026-2027 academic year, including in-person and online teaching opportunities in Denver, Durango, and Glenwood Springs. Essential Functions In addition to University policies, perform principal responsibilities, including but not limited to the following: Separate trainings for new faculty and technology (e.g., View email address on click.appcast.io) may be required. Teach course in the assigned modality per program and course schedule once or twice a week, depending on the course. Prepare and maintain the learning management system (Canvas) course container. Prepare for teaching by attending course onboarding, reviewing readings, and becoming familiar with course learning objectives, assessments, and asynchronous/synchronous activities. Meet with students as needed and respond to inquiries within 2 business days. Assign and explain expectations for papers, exams, and other deliverables. Grade and provide timely feedback on assignments. Support collection of evaluative feedback through mid-quarter and end-of-quarter/final course evaluations. Attend quarterly course-specific or program-specific and bi-annual academic affairs virtual meetings. Ad Hoc Course Coordination or Development – Additional Responsibilities Assist with course revisions and iterations; gather input with lead faculty and section instructors. Answer questions about course content to support section faculty during the quarter. Facilitate start-of-quarter welcome meetings with instructors for the given course. Assist with technical fixes in the learning management system (e.g., links, content). Work with lead faculty to develop course content and learning activities as needed. Overload Faculty – Additional Responsibilities Consult with supervisor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to confirm availability to teach above standard workload. Teach additional courses at overload pay rate, following the essential functions above. Substitute Faculty Pool Provide substitute coverage as needed; complete quarterly survey to indicate availability by program, modality, course, and time. Monitor and respond to email requests for substitute coverage that match survey responses. Coordinate with the instructor of record on objectives, activities, and assessment. Substitute teach the required class session and provide follow-up updates on hours worked. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exceptional communication skills in reading, drafting, and editing documents; effective written and verbal communication with adult learners. Basic mathematical proficiency; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and prioritize to meet deadlines. Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office, Zoom, internet and email; willingness to upgrade skills. Ability to articulate teaching approaches used in professional graduate education programs. Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a commitment to inclusion in higher education. Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation; ability to operate within a large university setting across faculty and administrative roles. Required Qualifications Master's Degree for courses categorized as theory, research, policy, or values. Any “practice” course in the MSW curriculum requires a Master of Social Work (MSW) and two years post-MSW practice experience. Successful facilitation experiences for adult learners in trainings, groups, or teaching. Qualified applicants must have United States work eligibility and reside and work within the United States. Preferred Qualifications Master of Social Work (MSW). Work Schedule The university’s administrative offices are open Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Faculty schedules vary by term and depend on courses taught, service commitments, and research. The registrar’s schedule is available online. Working Environment Programs may be virtual, campus-based, or distance-based. You will need to provide your own personal computing laptop for teaching. ChromeBooks are not allowed because they do not adequately connect to learning management system features. No office space is assigned; an in-person course may have a dedicated classroom. Online courses may be taught from a preferred location with stable internet. Application Deadline Consideration requires online submission of materials by 11:59 p.m. (MDT) June 30, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only online applications will be accepted. Course Rate Adjunct faculty: 1–5 years of employment – 1290.00 per credit hour, per quarter Adjunct faculty: 6+ years of employment – 1340.00 per credit hour, per quarter Emeriti and overload for appointed faculty: 1590.00 per credit hour, per quarter Ad hoc Course Coordinators: 1450 per course, per quarter The University of Denver provides a compensation range as a good faith estimate. Final pay is determined by qualifications, department budget, internal equity, and market information, and is not based on sex or other protected status. Benefits The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. Learn more about the University of Denver. EEO Statement The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital/family status, pregnancy, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, as required by applicable laws. See the Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Required Documents Please include the following with your application: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and three professional/academic references. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Denver