Job Information
University Of Denver Adjunct Faculty, Department Of History in Denver, Colorado
The History Department within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences offers history courses to undergraduate students in a variety of different geographical areas and periods, taught by our thirteen faculty members. Our classes are writing and reading intensive with rigorous in-class discussions, and opportunities to participate in hands-on historical research, service-learning projects, and internships. Faculty and students appreciate the small class sizes and close relationships they develop. All of our 80-100 history majors are required to engage in a senior capstone project, a 25-30 page paper based on primary source research and integration of secondary source materials. This rigorous endeavor provides students with the opportunity to learn about, and participate in, a focused area of history. The History Department is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational environment, in keeping with DU's full dedication to these same v alues.
Position Summary
The Department of History is looking to hire adjunct faculty in the following fields for academic year 2024-2025: modern Europe, modern Middle East, 19th and 20th century US, Latin America. All courses are taught at the undergraduate level and will take place across 3 academic quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring).
Essential Functions
Teach an in person course on DU's main campus Instruct undergraduate students
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to teach introductory courses for the Common Curriculum. Experience in culturally diverse settings. Background working with culturally diverse populations. Ability to mentor students working on History research papers.
Required Qualifications
MA, or equivalent, in History or related field
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in History or a related field
Working Environment
Standard office environment. Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.
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: https://www.du.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar here: http://www.law.du.edu/academics/registrar).
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 13, 2024.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Course Rate
The course rate for this position is $4,772 per four 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.
For full consideration, please include the following documents with your application: Resume Cover Letter Teaching statement Names and contact information of two individuals that can provide letters of recommendation and/or references.
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran