Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Multiple positions)

Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Multiple positions)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Other Liberal Arts Faculty

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req25534

Department: General Education Admin

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Office of General Education (OGE) is currently seeking Limited Term Adjunct Instructors to teach sections of the 1-unit UNIV 101: Introduction to the General Education Experience and UNIV 301: General Education ePortfolio courses. Using common syllabi and readings, these courses provide a foundation for students' general education study (UNIV 101) and an opportunity to reflect upon and demonstrate learning from their general education experience (UNIV 301).

The OGE is seeking instructors with a passion for general education, teaching and learning.

Teaching will be either in-person for the 15-week semester (fall or spring semesters) or fully online and asynchronous for 7-week terms (fall, spring and/or summer terms). Teaching assignment is dependent on student enrollment.

Hours will vary depending on courses taught but will not exceed 19.6 hours per week.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend and complete UNIV 101/301 instructor orientation and training during the week prior to the start of classes
• Training will include synchronous sessions and asynchronous work. Teaching assignments are contingent upon completion of these training sessions.
• Teach 2-4 sections of UNIV 101 and/or UNIV 301 using a pre-designed syllabus, instructor guide, D2L course site and a common online textbook.
• Secure class coverage when needed for emergent conflicts with class time for in-person classes.
• Hold weekly office hours for students in the course.
• Attend weekly 60-minute instructional team meetings.
• Provide weekly grading, feedback, and support to students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and demonstrated use of learner-centered teaching, universal design for learning, and inclusive teaching practices.
Knowledge of and the ability to communicate the purpose and value of general education.
Knowledge of and/or use of ePortfolio pedagogy.
Ability to establish rapport with students.
Ability to use a variety of instructional technologies.
Ability to work collaboratively with an instructional team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education, Higher Education, Student Development, Adult Learning, or related field; or, Master's degree or higher in any discipline plus 18 graduate units in Education, Higher Education, Student Development, Adult Learning, or related field; or Master's degree or higher in any discipline plus a minimum of three years teaching or professional experience working with first-year college students.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students in for-credit courses or non-credit experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in Education, Higher Education, Student Development, Adult Learning, or related field; or, PhD or terminal degree in any discipline plus 18 graduate units in Education, Higher Education, Student Development, Adult Learning, or related field; or PhD or terminal degree in any discipline plus a minimum of three years teaching or professional experience working with first-year students.
• Experience teaching online.
• Three years' experience teaching undergraduate courses.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8 - 19.6

Job FTE: .20 - .49

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $2,000 per section

Compensation Type: Per Course

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

Number of Vacancies: Multiple Openings

Expected End Date: 12/20/2026

Contact Information for Candidates: Amanda Parkman aparkman@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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

Special Instructions to Applicant: Initial review will begin on April 14, 2026.