Posting Number: req26856
Department: The Honors College
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
This posting has been updated in the Position Highlights and Duties and Responsibilities section.
The W.A. Franke Honors College is searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice to contribute to the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) degree program. BCII is an international award-winning dual-degree program that equips students with future-oriented skills and knowledge to tackle rapidly evolving global challenges.
The successful candidate will teach within a transdisciplinary curriculum that integrates knowledge across fields to address complex, real-world problems. We welcome candidates with expertise in a range of disciplines who can contribute to the intellectual breadth of the program while fostering collaborative, applied problem-solving across domains. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach within their disciplinary area of expertise while also fostering transdisciplinary learning that connects innovation, systems thinking, and real-world impact.
We seek a candidate who has established networks in relevant industries, research communities, governmental organizations, or non-profit sectors that could enrich the BCII program. Experience developing experiential learning opportunities, industry or community partnerships, and applied research initiatives will be highly valued. Experience in futuring/foresight or systems thinking and complexity practice are also highly desirable qualities.
The University of Arizona and the W.A. Franke Honors College are committed to preparing students to address modern-day and future global challenges while expanding opportunity and impact in Arizona and beyond. The W.A. Franke Honors College has a strong record of providing rigorous, innovative educational experiences that support students' professional and personal development while serving the broader community.
This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching and Curriculum Development (60%):
- Teach four 3-unit HNRS Courses for the academic calendar year.
- Teach either:
- two 1-unit
HNRS Courses for the academic calendar year, or - one 1-unit UNIV
101 Honors section and one 1-unit HNRS course
Scholarship, Research and Creative Inquiry (20%):
- Engage in and
disseminate scholarship related to areas of Honors education,
teaching/learning, curriculum/pedagogy development or interdisciplinary
research. - Scholarly activities
include all phases of the research and creative productive process, from
background investigations through publication and dissemination.
Service and leadership (20%):
- Serve on internal
Honors committees such as scholarships, curriculum, awards, and/or a
project of special interest. - Hold appropriate office
hours each week (typically 1.5 hours per week per 3-unit class taught). - Participate in
and contribute to faculty meetings and discussions. - Participate in and contribute to
events at the W.A. Franke Honors College. - Contribute to the recruitment, promotion, and assessment of
the Creative Intelligence and Innovation academic program.
All additional teaching, service, and scholarships must follow the internal Honors Faculty Annual Performance Review and Policy Guidelines.
Additional duties may be assigned.
**This
workload distribution is subject to change based on the needs of the college or
performance criteria**
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication
skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and
external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in a related field.
- A record accomplishment of research or scholarship in areas relevant to sustainability and/or transdisciplinary education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in leading courses in the fields of sustainability and/or transdisciplinary practice.
- Experience in higher education teaching and course development that incorporates experiential learning, critical thinking, and transdisciplinary approaches.
- Experience in leading collaborative projects between students and external partners would be advantageous.
Rank: To be Determined
Tenure Information
Career-Track (CT)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
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: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Robert Stephan
rstephan@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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