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Posting Number: req26118

Department: Journalism

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's School of Journalism within the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences invites you to apply to the role of Summer Session Instructor.

Located in Tucson, Arizona, the School of Journalism is seeking a dynamic and experienced Journalism Instructor to provide part time instruction for Journalism major and minor students for Summer 2026, contingent upon availability of funding. This is a non-tenure eligible position.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate students in field of expertise
• Plan class lectures and assignments
• Grade assigned papers and exams
• Hold regular office hours
• Assign grades to students, based upon performance in class assignments and exams
• Attend meetings as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and at least five years of professional experience as a journalist

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in related field.
• Previous teaching experience at college or university level.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 24

Job FTE: 0.60

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: Contingent on Student Enrollment

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Expected End Date: 8/16/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Jan Lauren Boyles
boyles3@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Provide three professional references

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