• Job Description

  Req#: req14112

  Adjunct Instructor, UNIV 101 (in-person)
  Posting Number	req14112
  Department	General Education Admin
  Department Website Link
  Medical Sub-Speciality
  Location	Main Campus
  Address	Tucson, AZ USA
  Position Highlights	The Office of General Education (OGE) is currently seeking instructors to teach sections of the 1-unit UNIV 101: Introduction to the General Education Experience courses. This in-person course, required for all new first-year UA students, will utilize a common syllabus and reading to provide students with a foundation for the GE curriculum at UA. The OGE is seeking instructors with a passion for general education and teaching first-year college students. These in-person courses meet once a week for the full fall semester. 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 and complete UNIV 101 instructor orientation and training during the week prior to the start of classes in August. 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 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. 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 and demonstrated use of learner-centered teaching, universal design for learning, and inclusive teaching practices. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of and the ability to communicate the purpose and value of general education 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. 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	10
  Job FTE	.25
  Work Calendar	Fiscal
  Job Category	Teaching Faculty
  Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
  Rate of Pay	$2,000 per unit
  Compensation Type	Per Course
  Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
  Number of Vacancies	1
  Target Hire Date
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	Thomas Murray tam@arizona.edu
  Open Date	3/28/2023
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

• About the company

  95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.

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