"Lecturer, Online Programming (Phoenix, AZ)"

Lecturer, Online Programming (Phoenix, AZ)

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req24586

Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona invites applications for a full-time Lecturer to support the College's growing online master's degree programs. This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona and is not a remote position. This position is based in-person at the University of Arizona Phoenix Biomedical Campus. While instruction is delivered online, on-site presence is required for collaboration, meetings, and engagement with the academic community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging online instruction, supporting curriculum development and course content review, and mentoring students in the College's online graduate programs. This role is central to ensuring that our online learners receive the same rigorous and supportive educational experience as our on-campus students.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, graduate-level instruction that aligns with course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Review, update, and develop online course content in collaboration with program faculty and instructional designers.
• Hold regular virtual office hours and provide timely, constructive feedback and academic support to students.
• Mentor online students to foster academic success and professional growth.
• Abide by pedagogical best practices for online education and contribute to continuous improvement of online teaching strategies.
• Participate in relevant faculty meetings, training, and program assessment activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in an academic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in pharmacology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field.
• Prior experience teaching at the graduate level strongly preferred.
• Commitment to student-centered instruction and inclusive teaching practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an online or hybrid graduate program.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems (e.g.,D2L/Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard).
• Experience with curriculum design and digital content creation for online learning.

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information
Non-Career-Track (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks

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
Alison Veltri | veltri@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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

Special Instructions to Applicant

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including approaches to online and inclusive education
4. Contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.