Chemistry and Biochemistry Overload/Adjunct Job at University of Denver, Denver, CO

  • University of Denver
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

Adjunct Faculty Openings

This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants for adjunct faculty openings throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. Should we have an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you with specific information.

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is accepting expressions of interest for overload faculty or adjunct faculty to teach various courses during fall, winter, spring and summer quarters. Courses include but are not limited to:

  • General Chemistry I and II.
  • Chemistry of the Elements.
  • Organic Chemistry I, II and III.
  • Science of Contemporary Issues I, II and III.
  • Environmental Chemistry Series
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Aquatic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry series

More information about the courses can be found in the Registrar's Office schedule of classes.

Statements of interest for winter and spring quarters should be submitted at least one month prior to the start of the quarter.

Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience teaching a similar course at the University of Denver
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 (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Special Instructions

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

Course Rate

Adjunct faculty are compensated at the rate of $4,952 to $6,189 per 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.

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. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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, marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's 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 Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement.

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

Job Tags

Summer work, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday

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