This is a general posting that will serve to create a pool of applicants foradjunct faculty openings throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. Should wehave an opening and be interested in pursuing your application, we willcontact you with specific information.

　　Become an adjunct faculty member at a top 100 university and play a pivotalrole in shaping the emerging practitioners in your field! The University ofDenver has the distinction of being the oldest independent university in theRocky Mountain region, giving it a tradition of 150 years of academicexcellence. As one of ten colleges at the University of Denver, UniversityCollege is the college of continuing and professional studies and has been aleader in adult education since 1938. Our mission as a private institutiondedicated to the public good is to deliver enduring professional growth andpersonal development by providing adult learners access to the University ofDenver through alternative educational pathways. We seek adjunct instructorswho will commit to and advance our mission and commitment to inclusiveexcellence. University College offers fully accredited and affordableeducational experiences specifically designed for busy adults. Learn moreabout University College at https://universitycollege.du.edu/about/.

　　Position Summary

　　We are currently seeking adjunct faculty with extensive industry experience inthe Health Informatics program, mainly in our core courses and HDIAconcentration, who can facilitate the learning experience of adult learnersin career-focused programs. Applicants should strive to exemplify ourvalues: honor the individual, champion learning, transform lives, worktogether, and pursue excellence. The University of Denver deeply valuesinclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how wellit values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents (tolearn more about inclusive excellence at the University of Denver, pleasevisithttp://www.du.edu/cme/resources/inclusive-excellence.html). Ouradjunct faculty actively contribute to inclusive excellence goals throughtheir teaching efforts and professional work. University College builds aneducational community that embodies values of inclusivity and diversity. Weembellence by fostering a welcoming environment for our diverse students,staff, and faculty to learn and grow. We embed the values of diversity andinclusivity in all our programs: lifelong learning opportunities and variedcurricular offerings.

　　University College fosters a learning culture, where questions areexpected; information and wisdom are shared; and community membersrespectfully challenge each other's perspectives and engage in personalreflection. We celebrate our successes, measure our progress, and realizeour goals through collective action. We strive to be culturally aware of ourbehaviors; aim to ignite continuous growth within each individual; andseek to enhance our impact on students, alumni, faculty, staff, andthe greater

　　The role of adjunct faculty in the Health Informatics program is to teachgraduate students in our three master's degree concentrations/certificateprograms. Please visit https://universitycollege.du.edu/hinf for acomplete list of program concentrations and courses. While our courses areoffered in multiple formats including online and hybrid (50% oncampus/50% online), this posting is specifically for individuals whocan teach up to one (1) course per quarter on campus hybrid depending onenrollment. University College uses the Learning Management System (LMS)Canvas for all courses, regardless of delivery mode. Instructors willreceive a designed course container and will be expected to manage and engagein the course while infusing real-world examples into the curriculum andoffering a diversity of perspectives as presented through materials,resources, authors/readings, and speakers if applicable.

　　Essential Functions

　　Adjunct faculty at University College are subject matter experts in theirfield and integrate professionally relevant, diverse examples into theirteaching and discussions. They adhere to University College Faculty TeachingExpectations and meet the following expectations:

　　Prepare Course Container for the Quarter

　　Prepare and post course syllabus using the University College syllabustemplate by deadlines.Update policies, ensure content is error-free, and become familiar withed-tech tools embedded into the course.Provide Subject Matter Expertise

　　Make clear to students how content is professionally applicable.

　　Foster and model critical thinking through videos that demonstrate orexplain, discussions, and/or live synchronous sessions.Maintain Regular and Consistent Instructor Presence in Your Course

　　Integrate instructor-generated weekly videos.

　　Employ University College-supported ed-tech tools.Consistently and equitably support and communicate with each student.Employ highly engaged discussion facilitation.In online classes, engage in discussion boards with substantive commentsno fewer than three days per week.Provide Specific, Relevant, and Timely Feedback

　　Provide feedback on student work within seven days of submission.

　　Use grading rubrics for all assignments.Provide specific grading comments that foster growth, improvement, andlearning.Foster an Engaged and Inclusive Learning Environment