UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA is hiring: Adjunct Instructor, The School of Journalism Fa

Adjunct Instructor, The School of Journalism Fall 2025 (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number: req22509

Department: Journalism

Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ, USA

Position Highlights: The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Fall 2025. This non-tenure eligible position involves instructing students in Journalism within the School of Journalism, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instruct undergraduate students in your field of expertise.
• Plan lectures and assignments.
• Grade papers and exams.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Assign grades based on student performance.
• Attend meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of professional journalism experience.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Previous college or university teaching experience.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Status: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Part-Time Status: Yes, 8 hours/week, 0.2 FTE

Work Calendar: Academic

Benefits: No benefits offered

Rate of Pay: $6,500 per course

Background Check: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Vacancies: 2

Target Hire Date: 8/18/2025

Application Requirements: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Contact: Jessica Retis at jessicaretis@arizona.edu

Open Date: 5/1/2025

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Additional Information: The university complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available upon request from the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.