"Limited Term Adjunct Instructor, Teaching/Learning and Sociocultural Studies"

Limited Term Adjunct Instructor, Teaching/Learning and Sociocultural Studies

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Teacher Education - Secondary Education

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req24452

Department: Teachg Learning Sociocult Stds

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies (TLS) invites you to apply to the role of a part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Mentor Teacher) position for a portion of the Fall 2025 semester.

We seek a candidate with experience as a classroom teacher in secondary schools (grades 6-12). The Mentor Teacher is responsible for clinical supervision of one student teacher. Mentor Teachers observe the pre-service teacher daily, providing daily coaching on classroom management, planning, instruction, assessment, and professionalism. Mentor Teachers assess the pre-service teacher's ability to meet professional teaching standards.

The Mentor Teacher will work under the guidance of a Pre-Service Teacher Supervisor and College of Education faculty who are the Instructors of Record for the field experience/student teaching courses.

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

• Attend periodic training, orientation, and collaborative meetings with the Program Director, Program Coordinator, and/or University Supervisor.
• Develop a supportive professional relationship with the pre-service teacher.
• Develop a Phase-in Plan with the pre-service teacher and ensure the pre-service teacher is provided opportunities to fulfill that plan.
• Acquaint pre-service teacher with school community, resources, procedures, and professional guidelines.
• Model professionalism and ensure compliance with teacher preparation fieldwork expectations of the Arizona Department of Education, Arizona Department of Health Services, University of Arizona and school district.
• Share curriculum, lesson plans, and other instructional resources.
• Provide daily mentoring to the pre-service teacher in these areas: managing the learning environment, planning and preparation, instruction and assessment, and professionalism and growth.
• Collaborate with the University Supervisor to assess the pre-service teacher's ability to meet the professional teaching standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong content knowledge in the assigned subject area.
• Exemplary teaching skills in the secondary classroom: management, planning, instruction, assessment.
• Excellent skills mentoring novice teachers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and problem solve, as well as use good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with others to accomplish goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and conversations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previously approved by the school district to serve as the Mentor Teacher for the specifically assigned pre-service teacher.
• Current classification of highly effective or effective pursuant to § 15-203(A)(38) when applicable.
• Current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three full years of experience relevant to the license the pre-service teacher is seeking. (Secondary, English Language Arts).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising student teachers and/or novice teachers.
• Master's degree in education or related field.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8

Job FTE: 0.2

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Teaching Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $325

Compensation Type: Per Course

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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Expected End Date: 12/19/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Patty Stowers

pstowers@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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