Engineering a world of possibilities Join us at Colorado School of Mines as an Adjunct faculty member for our Fall 2024 semester! Adjunct faculty are hired per semester. All the listed courses are taught in a coordinated setting which includes use of the common homework and exams, as well as a common course calendar and learning objectives. At a minimum, adjunct faculty participate in group grading for course exams and will perform other grading duties depending on the course. All course materials and student communications are managed using the learning management system, Canvas.

If you are a current Mines employee on a paid contract, please log into Workday to apply to the internal posting. If you are a former Mines employee and are applying to this external posting as you are not currently active on a paid contract, do NOT use your Mines email address when creating your account to apply.

Dependent on the specific teaching assignment, the rate of pay (stipend) per credit hour assignment can be between $1,000 and $7,000.

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Morning, afternoon, evening, or online classes may be assigned if available. To view Mines Course Catalog, visit:

Key Responsibilities: Teach assigned classes as per course syllabus and schedule to meet the required contact hours, including holding weekly office hours. Employ relevant teaching strategies and foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student success. Assess student work and progress toward mastery of learning outcomes with timely feedback. Develop, assess, and improve course materials, assignments, and delivery (as necessary). At minimum, we require: Master's degree in related field (Bachelor's may be accepted within specific disciplines) Demonstrated prior experience teaching at the college-level or training at a corporate level Preference given to: Demonstrated ability to work in a team and teach in a coordinated setting Experience with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) Familiarity with best practices in associated pedagogies Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds. At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all ersons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected s

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Salary and Benefits

Dependent on the specific teaching assignment, the rate of pay (stipend)