"Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer, Agricultural Education (Part-Time) (Yuma)"

Position Highlights

Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer to teach traditional courses in the Agricultural Education, Technology & Innovation (AETI) program. This is a 6-month, part-time (< 0.49 FTE) appointment (non-tenure-eligible). This position is central to the teaching mission of AETI and involves teaching courses during the Spring 2026 semester within the state of Arizona.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach AGTM 375- Legal Issues in Agriculture, a 3-credit lecture class, in-person in the Spring 2026 term.
• Course topics include legal issues affecting agriculture, including water, legislation, immigration, business entities and real estate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of basic principle of Agriculture Education.
• Skills in Project Management and Leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively and creative problem solving and multi-tasking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Agricultural Sciences or a closely related field or a Juris Doctor (JD) with relevant expertise in agricultural law, policy, or compliance.

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8

Job FTE: 0.20

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $4,500

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: 5/14/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Laura Scaramella
Director, School of Human Ecology
scaramella@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume