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 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 5,000 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.  

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.

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.

• 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 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.

• 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 one’s graduate training.

• 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.

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).

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00pm (MDT) June 19th, 2026.

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

The course rate for this position is $5,160 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 candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Advertised: May 20, 2026
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