Fall 2026 Adjunct Faculty

Engineering a world of possibilities

Join us at Colorado School of Mines as an Adjunct faculty member for our Fall 2026 semester. Positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship and will not be in the future.

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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a 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.

Salary and Benefits

Dependent on the specific teaching assignment, the rate of pay per credit hour is between $1,000 and $8,000. Benefits eligibility is determined by assigned course load.

Background Investigation Required

Yes

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. 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 statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.