Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mechanical and ...

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 SummaryThe Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Denver is looking to hire adjunct instructors to teach courses in topics including but not limited to: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Materials Science. This posting will serve for multiple openings.More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar's Office schedule of classes at ScheduleWinter Quarter runs from January to March (approximately)Spring quarter runs from March to June (approximately)Summer Quarter runs from June to August (approximately)Essential Functions- Teach in person two to three times per week (depending on course)- Design a new course or adapt an existing course. This includes learning outcomes, support materials, and a course calendar- Create and maintain a Canvas course container- Assign papers, exams, projects, labs, and other deliverables, as appropriate- Grade in a timely manner- Hold office hours and meet with students, over Zoom or in person, to discuss grades, assignments and/or project status- Work with students and others to guarantee the best possible student experience- Attend quarterly school meetings and monthly faculty meetings, if requested to do soRequired Qualifications- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline- Previous teaching experience- A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environmentPreferred Qualifications- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline- Experience with best practices including active learning and inclusive teachingWork ScheduleWhile 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 DeadlineApplications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2025-2026 academic yearSpecial InstructionsCandidatesu00a0mustu00a0applyu00a0onlineu00a0throughu00a0[jobs.du.edu](

Created: 2025-11-10