"Adjunct Instructor, School of Government & Public Policy (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)"

Adjunct Instructor, School of Government & Public Policy (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Public Administration and Policy

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req24525

Department: School of Govt & Public Policy

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The School of Government & Public Policy seeks an Adjunct Instructor for the Spring 2026 semester (01/05/2026-05/24/2026) in the areas of: Sustainability and Equitable Water Management (PA 521), Local Econ & Community Development (PA 551). These adjunct positions are part-time, non-tenure eligible, and non-benefits eligible.

The School of Government & Public Policy (SGPP) was formed in 2009 by combining two highly ranked programs - political science and public administration and policy - bringing them under a single roof. Located in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, SGPP is one of the largest schools at the University of Arizona and is uniquely situated to serve as a new model for public affairs education by promoting high-caliber research, teaching, community outreach, and civic leadership. By offering leading programs in political science, international relations, public policy, and public management, SGPP prepares students for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• PA 521 Adjunct - instruction for undergraduate juniors and seniors majoring in Criminal Justice Studies and/or Public Management & Policy/Public Affairs
• PA 551 - instruction for graduate students in the Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs
• Hold office hours
• Plan class lectures and assignments
• Grade papers and exams
• Assign projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in related subject relevant to class assignment with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, or related subject relevant to class assignment.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 16

Job FTE: 0.20

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $65,000

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

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

Number of Vacancies: 2

Expected End Date: 5/24/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Angela Hackett
School of Government & Public Policy
ahackett@arizona.edu
https://sgpp.arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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