Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Master of Library and Information Science Online Adj

Overview

Master of Library and Information Science Online Adjunct Faculty 2025-2026. The Morgridge College of Education is looking to hire adjunct instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach a variety of graduate courses in the Master of Library and Information Science online program (MLIS@Denver). Courses may vary. More information about the courses can be found on the Registrar's Office schedule of classes at https://www.du.edu/registrar/course/scheduleofclasses.html. This posting will serve for multiple openings throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.

Position No: 498050

Location: Denver, CO

Category: Faculty

Responsibilities

• Facilitate live, 75-minute (for three-credit classes) or 90-minute (for four-credit classes) class meetings via the Zoom platform once a week
• Regularly monitor and provide feedback on student asynchronous work, as needed, via the 2DU platform
• Meet with students as needed to support their success
• Provide assignment feedback and grades to students in a timely manner
• Respond to emails from students, program leadership team, and student success team within 48 business hours
• Participate in program outcomes and student concern/disciplinary activities as needed
• Participate in meetings with the assigned Course Lead and/or Program Director as needed

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant content area (e.g., Library & Information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program)
• Two years of professional experience in a library, archive, museum, or other information services setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate-level teaching experience in an online environment

Work Schedule

The University of Denver's regular operating hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Actual schedule will depend on course(s).

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please submit your interest no later than July 18, 2025, to be considered for the Fall 2025 term.

How to Apply

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

Course Rate

$948.75 per credit hour taught. 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 salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Documents to Include

• CV

Equal Opportunity

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital/family status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. See the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement for details. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

To apply, visit https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498050