Adjunct Faculty - Non-Credit (Course Development)

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 2,491,000 - 7,472,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking qualified adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year to develop online course content and curricula in areas including Accounting, Management, Economics, Healthcare, Homeland Security, and more.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree or PhD in a related field, with extensive field experience and familiarity with online learning. Positions are part-time; on-site, remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered based on program needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in accounting, applied management, business administration, economics, homeland security and emergency management, healthcare management, or related field.
• Experience creating online course content and familiarity with online learning.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update online course content for assigned subjects.
• Craft engaging curricula and assessments for online delivery.
• Collaborate with CBSM and University stakeholders to align with program goals.

Skills

Online course design

Curriculum development

Higher education

Education

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

LMS familiarity

Job description

The College of Business and Security Management (CBSM) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is looking for qualified adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 Academic Year to create online course content and develop engaging curricula for the following areas: Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Economics, Healthcare Management, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Sport & Recreation Management. Successful applicants should have a master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field and professional experience in the field of study relevant to the course being developed. Applicants should be familiar with online learning.

Work might be in-person or remote, depending on the needs of the program respective to the course being developed.

• Extensive experience in the field of study related to the course being developed.
• Ability to create online course content.
• Experience sufficient to perform the job.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or Ph.D. related to accounting, applied management, business administration, economics, homeland security and emergency management, or healthcare management.

Position Details:

This is a part-time position. For the development and creation of a three-credit course, salary rates are $5,424.00 or $1,808.00 per credit hour. For updating an existing course, salary rates are typically $2,712.00 (rates may vary depending on how much work is required).

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for such arrangements. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jim Wolverton, CBSM HR Coordinator, at [e-mail] or [phone].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance with completing this application or at any stage of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report whichcontains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA:(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension)Online:https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person:UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

UAF:

(Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus)Online:https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person:UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [e-mail].

UAS:

(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus)Online:https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person:Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus.Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing [e-mail].