"Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer - Sustainable Plant Systems (Yuma)"

Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer - Sustainable Plant Systems (Yuma)

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Plant and Soil Science

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req24454

Department: School of Plant Sciences-Ins

Location: Yuma

Address: Yuma, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites applications for the position of Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Plant Sciences. This hire is critical to the School's efforts to deliver courses that are essential for a Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainable Plant Systems.

This position is to be taught in person, at our Yuma, Arizona location.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Plan, deliver and evaluate instruction in PLS 300: Applied Weed Science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

• Extensive knowledge of subject area.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge in weed management, identification, and classification.
• Knowledge in chemical and non-chemical weed management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Experience contributing to curricula that are related to applied and basic plant sciences and their impacts on human society.

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information:
Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8

Job FTE: .20

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $5,000 Per Course

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: 5/24/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Betsy Arnold
fungi@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter