Instructional Specialist III - Physiology

Instructional Specialist III - Physiology

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Instructional Technology and Design

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req25872

Department: Physiology

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This position involves serving as a learning facilitator for the laboratory sections of undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology courses (PSIO 201 or 202) offered by the Physiology Department in fall 2026 and spring 2027. Learning facilitators will coordinate laboratory activities, oversee group work, present slides, answer questions from groups of students or individuals, and relate laboratory activities to lecture material during each lab session.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory activities to ensure alignment with course objectives, support group work by providing guidance and resources to enhance student collaboration, assist in presenting slides and addressing questions from groups or individuals, and facilitate the connection between laboratory activities and lecture material to reinforce key concepts during each lab session.
• Coordinate weekly preparation meetings for instructional staff to ensure alignment with course objectives, instructional design strategies, and consistent delivery of content across multiple sections.
• Facilitate the creation and application of assessments, review grading practices to ensure alignment with educational objectives, and provide faculty support in refining grading systems and improving assessment efficiency.
• Contribute to lab set up and clean up, hold office hours, proctor lecture exams, proctor make-up assessments, and participate in the final grades meeting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiology or a related field of Biology.
• Completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology Course (PSIO 201 and PSIO 202) at the University of Arizona. Teaching experience as a preceptor, tutor, supplemental instruction leader, or similar.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Instructional and Assessment Services

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade 5

Career Stream and Level OC3

Job Family Instructional Design & Support

Job Function Instruct & Assessment Services

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

Number of Vacancies: 3

Expected End Date: 5/23/2027

Contact Information for Candidates
Claudia Stanescu, stanescu@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).