The University of Denver is committed to supporting our newly hired adjunct faculty members make an informed and smooth integration into teaching. Even if you have taught elsewhere, or have experience here at DU, we want to provide you with the most current information and resources so that you can make a strong start at DU.
What is the Adjunct Teaching@DU Short Course?
The Adjunct Teaching@DU Short Course introduces new adjunct faculty members to DU and the resources available to them, as well as provides an overview of the latest best practices in higher education pedagogy and educational technology.
In this course you can find teaching tips, information about educational technologies supported at DU, suggestions about working with students and managing special requests, and more. We recommend setting aside some time to go through all 5 modules, but you can also access it as needed when you have a teaching-related question.
The course is available asynchronously and is based on a 1-hour time commitment for each module, totaling approximately 5 hours to complete the course.
How will the course benefit me?
If you are in a new teaching role at DU, even if you have taught elsewhere, this course is designed to provide you with an overview of the various resources available to help you achieve your full potential as a DU instructor. This course is designed so that you spend time on the aspects most relevant to your needs. Your department may also have adjunct on-boarding options, so make sure to check with them as well.
Comments from past participants:
“This was excellent for helping new instructors understand the value of learning through a variety of methods. I think we all know this is the case, but the fact that we were required to use these various methods while learning about them really was wonderful.”
“Even though I have over fifteen years of teaching experience. I have been exposed to new teaching perspectives. I like this workshop.”
“I do like the ability to do this at my own pace and work with the design of my class with each module.”
“Thank you so much. It is an awesome course. Really. Other schools made us swim on our own.”
Who to contact?
Contact Terri Johnson for more information about the Adjunct Teaching@DU Short Course.
