Adjunct Assistant Professor of Practice (Part-Time)

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking a part-time Adjunct Assistant Professor of Practice in the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program. The incumbent will teach introductory and advanced coursework, including Clinical Skills Workshop and Clinical Cancer Genetics.

The role is non-tenure track, with visa sponsorship not available, and involves limited hours (8 per week). This position supports student research and curriculum development within the program and university community.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in human genetics or closely related field.
• At least two years of professional experience in clinical or industry settings related to human genetics or genetic counseling.
• At least one year of teaching or mentoring graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct up to one course per Fall and Spring semester or co-instruct/TA for one course per semester.
• Support student research within the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.
• Participate in curriculum review and program admissions, and service activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to course design and instruction.

Skills

Genetic counseling knowledge

Counseling & risk comms

Health literacy principles

Public speaking

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in human genetics or related field

Tools

D2L

Job description

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Practice (Part-Time)

Posting Number: req27187

Department: School of Health Professions

Department Website Link: https://healthprofessions.publichealth.arizona.edu/

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Genetic Counseling Graduate Program is seeking a qualified candidate for a non-tenure track Adjunct Assistant Professor of Practice position. The ideal candidate will have training and experience in genetic counseling and be prepared to teach both introductory and advanced coursework. Courses may include, but are not limited to, the Clinical Skills Workshop and Clinical Cancer Genetics.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructor for up to one course during the Fall and Spring semesters, or serve as a co-instructor or teaching assistant for up to one course during each semester.


• Participate in and support student research activities within the U of A Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.


• Participate in the annual review of course curriculum and program admissions and contribute to service activities within the Program, College, and University.


• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities related to course design, course instruction, teaching methods, and other training opportunities identified by the U of A Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, understanding of, and ability to teach on the topics of related to genetic counseling.


• Skill in counseling and risk communication techniques.


• Knowledge and application of the principles of health literacy and inclusive excellence.


• Understanding of and contribution to the department's teaching mission.


• Possess and use strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking, the ability to draft instructional documents, and the ability to work and interact effectively with all audiences.


• Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across a variety of units in a complex academic environment.


• Ability to plan and achieve short- and long-term goals driven by the mission and goals of the graduate programs.


• Possess and use strong organizational skills, problem solving abilities and abilities to maintain discretion and diplomacy toward sensitive and confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced degree in human genetics or a closely related field.


• At least two years of professional experience in a clinical or industry setting related to human genetics or genetic counseling.


• At least one year of experience teaching, instructing, mentoring, or supporting graduate-level students in a related academic or professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board-certified genetic counselor with willingness to obtain state licensure, when applicable.


• Experience developing genetic counseling courses and/or designing and evaluating curriculum.


• Experience using D2L or other learning management systems for instruction, assessment, and student evaluation.


• Research experience, including research design, scholarly activity, and dissemination of findings.

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

8

Job FTE

0.2

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

• No Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Eva Sanchez | [e-mail]

Open Date

9/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

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