Job Details

Position Highlights

The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona is accepting applications for an Adjunct Lecturer. The Department is seeking a candidate with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence. The successful candidate will teach General Education courses for a diverse undergraduate student population and will be required to teach face-to-face courses. This position may vary from 10 - 20 hours per week (.25 to .50 FTE) for the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2024-2025 academic year. Hiring will depend on availability of funding, course enrollments, and the needs of the department. This position will teach one course beginning August 19, 2024, and is expected to last two semesters.

Your teaching load may make you become eligible for benefits if you work a .50FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. As courses and loads are determined, we will notify employees should they gain benefits eligibility status.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching one to two undergraduate courses depending on department needs.
• Holding office hours.
• Preparing teaching materials independently and collaboratively.
• Attending meetings and/or events as requested. Actively recruiting majors and minors to the BA in East Asian Studies.
• Contributing to departmental efforts to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and fostering diversity and inclusive excellence.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in East Asian Studies or closely related field by August 1, 2024.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching East Asian Studies at the university level.

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 10 - 20

Job FTE: .25 - .50

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

Target Hire Date: 8/19/2024

Expected End Date: 5/18/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Lindsey Fera

...@arizona.edu

Open Date: 6/17/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please upload 2 required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system).

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter

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.

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