Position Summary:
The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty member performs duties relating to online instruction including but not limited to posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussing boards, grading assignments, and promptly responding to student inquiries. This is an online adjunct teaching position, and other duties may be assigned according to experience and qualifications.
Primary teaching responsibility will be Interpersonal Communication, centering on students’ individual Interpersonal Communication Skill development. This position may also offer the possibility of additional classes in Oral Communication for applicants with experience teaching public speaking. As the course has three video-based assignments and one message design assignment, teaching this course requires a relatively high level of technology skills in design, digital and streaming video, as well as being comfortable appearing on camera yourself. Leading weekly Live Learning sessions in Interpersonal Communication may be available to well-qualified candidates. Facilitating Live Learning sessions for COM200 also requires providing advice and guidance to students supporting their improvement of interpersonal communication skills, as well as other class work.
Essential Job Duties:
Emphasize a student-centered learning environment through active engagement
Collaborate within the University community to ensure a positive overall experience for all University students, including the following: the Office of Access and Wellness to holistically support student success in the classroom by implementing university-approved accommodations, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to foster professional growth as it relates to successful teaching for the UAGC student population, and the Student Records department to maintain timely and accurate student records.
Adhere to all faculty requirements such as facilitating and engaging in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and discussions, and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner
One professional development session is required to be completed per course taught. Examples are synchronous faculty development opportunities, webinars, course development feedback, etc.
Establish Relationships: Creatively use available tools and strategies to enhance relationships, create a community of learners willing to take risks and actively engage with one another
Critical Thinking: Consistently foster critical thinking through challenging students to elaborate on their thoughts, question their assumptions, examine biases, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and defend their positions throughout the course
Instructive Feedback to Students: Provide instructive feedback that challenges and inspires students while providing specific suggestions to improve the quality of their work and thinking
High Expectations: Effectively demonstrate high expectations, while holding students accountable for insightful exchanges and high-quality performance on assignments, and promote active engagement in their own learning
Demonstrate Instructor Expertise: Effectively and consistently utilize expertise in subject matter by providing personal experiences and connecting course knowledge to real-world examples. Enhance course content and resources to encourage student comprehension and application of course learning outcomes
Supporting students with technical challenges relating to sharing video and other content in the classroom
Supporting students with optimizing and enhancing video and other content for the classroom
Providing feedback to students on multiple aspects of presenting on camera
Working with and encouraging students who may have anxiety around public speaking and/or being on camera
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Interpersonal Communication (or related discipline), from a regionally accredited institution
Experience teaching Interpersonal Communication or a closely related field
Resident and eligibility to work in the United States
Internet connection and computer with video capabilities
Work related experience in area of degree
Commitment to teaching in an online environment
Commitment to uphold University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate in Interpersonal Communication (or related discipline), from a regionally accredited institution
Outstanding experience teaching Interpersonal Communication or a closely related field
Experience teaching in the online classroom
College level teaching experience
Experience teaching in area of degree
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Rate of Pay: $19.25 - $29.97, DOE
Compensation Type: Hourly at .475 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
Compensation Guidance:
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Career Stream: Professional Contributor
Level: PC4
Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services
Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor
*Please note, this position is currently classified as a University of Arizona staff role, with a planned transition to a University of Arizona faculty role by July 1, 2025.
For more information regarding this position, please contact us at careers@uagc.edu.
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