"Adjunct Instructor, College of Information Science (Multiple Positions) (Part-time)"

Position Highlights

The Adjunct Instructor will provide part-time instruction for College of Information Science graduate and undergraduate programs for Spring (2026), contingent upon availability of funding. NOTE: The teaching schedule will be dependent upon class assignment, assignment may be classroom-based, virtual, or some combination thereof, depending on need and instructor preference.

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment. If you are selected for this position and are employed to work remotely from outside of Arizona, your overtime exemption status will depend on the laws of the state where you perform your work. For employees working outside of Arizona, you may be hired as an hourly employee in accordance with state laws, and your position title would be "Part-Time Faculty" instead of "Adjunct Faculty" in accordance with university practices. These changes would not affect the position duties as outlined. An hourly rate for this position would be $21.00 - $56.25 per hour.

Your teaching load may make you eligible for benefits if you work a .50 FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. As courses and loads are determined, we will notify employees should they gain benefits eligibility status.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct graduate and undergraduate students in field of expertise.
• Plan lectures and assignments.
• Grade assigned papers and exams.
• Assess grades for students based upon performance in class, assignments, and exams.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate Instruction:

• Master's degree in a related field AND
• Professional eSociety, Information, Library & Information Science, and Information, Science, Technology, and Art experience.

Graduate Instruction:

• Ph.D. in information science, computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity or a related field AND
• A minimum of 3 years working as a professional expert in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Data Science, Informatics, Game Design, or related discipline.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8-24

Job FTE: .20-.60

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: To be Determined

Rate of Pay: $6,000

Compensation Type: Per Course

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Amy Gordon
Assistant Director, Business and Finance
haasa@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application window is anticipated to close January 2, 2026.

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