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Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Disability and Psychoeducational Studies)

Tucson, AZ
Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Posted: 08/03/2026

Posting Number: req26672

Department: Disability Psychoeduc Studies

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS), located in the College of Education (COE) at the University of Arizona, is seeking an accomplished educator to join the School Psychology faculty. This will be a non-tenure-track, Limited Term Adjunct Instructor position providing instruction during the fall 2026 semester.

Please note: The teaching schedule may be online, classroom-based, or hybrid, depending on need.

The position is expected to begin August 17, 2026, and end December 20, 2026.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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Duties & Responsibilities

  • Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Instruct graduate students in a School Psychology course during the fall 2026 semester.
  • Plan lectures and assignments.
  • Grade assignments, projects, and exams.
  • Support students remotely using online technology.
  • Work collaboratively with School Psychology faculty.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong content-area knowledge and effective teaching skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD, PsyD, or EdD in School Psychology or a related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching and supervising graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with online learning platforms and remote supervision tools, such as D2L, Zoom, and recording tools.
  • Experience working with individuals from a variety of educational and linguistic backgrounds.
  • Experience in course and curriculum development.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8

Job FTE: .20

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: Per Course

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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Expected End Date: 12/20/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Desiree Vega, PhD
Professor, Disability and Psychoeducational Studies
dvega2@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload the following documents with your application:

  1. Current curriculum vitae.
  2. Cover letter.
  3. In the additional document slot, the names and contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, of three professional references.

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