Adjunct Global Campus Instructor - BS in Information Technology (Remote)

University of Arizona; United States; Remote; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona Global Campus is seeking a part-time Adjunct Global Campus Instructor to deliver online IT instruction. Responsibilities include posting guidance, facilitating discussions, grading, and promptly addressing student inquiries in a remote setting.

The role requires a doctoral degree in IT/CS/CISE, 4+ years of online teaching experience, and 4+ years of IT industry experience, including AI-enabled solutions. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer and Information Systems Engineering.
• 4+ years of college-level teaching including online instruction, course development, and assessment.
• 4+ years of recent IT industry experience (AI-enabled solutions, cloud computing, software development, or enterprise systems integration).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate online discussions and maintain a student-centered online learning environment.
• Grade assignments, provide timely feedback, and respond to student inquiries.
• Clarify course concepts and connect them to real-world IT applications.
• Promote high academic standards, student accountability, and professional communication.
• Maintain accurate grades in Canvas and communicate course expectations clearly.
• Collaborate with university departments to support student success and faculty development.

Skills

Online instruction

Student engagement

Assessment & feedback

Industry experience in IT

Education

Doctoral degree in IT/CS/CISE

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Remote

Part time

R26-0096

The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor performs duties relating to Online instruction including, but not limited to, posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments, and promptly responding to student inquiries.

The Online Faculty Member – Information Technology member is responsible for delivering effective Online instruction, supporting student learning and engagement, facilitating classroom discussions, grading assignments, and responding to student inquiries promptly.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain a student-centered Online learning environment by facilitating classroom discussions, encouraging active participation, and promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and meaningful student interaction.
• Apply current subject-matter expertise to clarify course concepts, strengthen student understanding, and support the practical application of disciplinary knowledge.
• Connect course concepts to real-world IT applications through professional experience and subject-matter expertise.
• Evaluate and grade student assignments, provide timely and constructive feedback, and respond promptly to student questions with clear instructional guidance.
• Promote academic achievement, professional communication, high academic standards, and student accountability for learning.
• Monitor student progress and engagement, maintain accurate and timely grades in Canvas, and provide consistent communication and guidance regarding course expectations, deadlines, academic requirements, and available support resources.
• Maintain consistent, professional, and supportive communication with students throughout the course.
• Collaborate with university departments to support student success, approved accommodations, accurate student records, and faculty development, and complete at least one professional development activity for each course taught to maintain instructional effectiveness and subject-matter expertise.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive online learning environments that foster student success and belonging.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with multiple adult learners from varying backgrounds and academic preparedness levels.
• Ability to align academic content with workforce needs and industry trends to ensure program relevance and graduate preparedness.
• Skill in using educational technology and learning management systems to deliver high-quality online instruction and feedback.
• Ability to interpret student success data and use insights to improve teaching practices and curricular design.
• Working knowledge of contemporary productivity, data, and collaboration technologies used in business environments, with the ability to teach hands‑on applied work.
• Commitment to a student-centered Culture of Care, including proactive outreach, timely feedback, and individualized support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer and Information Systems Engineering.
• Four or more years of college-level teaching experience, including online instruction, course development, and assessment.
• Four or more years of recent industry experience in IT, software development, cloud computing, or enterprise systems integration, including AI-enabled solutions.

Rate of Pay: $19.25 - $29.97

Compensation Type: Hourly at .475 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The grade range for this position is $19.25 - $29.97. Each unit typically sets starting pay between the minimum and midpoint upon hire as reflected in the Rate of Pay field above.

Career Stream: Adjunct Global Campus Instructor

Level: Chapter 3

Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services

Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) (https://clery.arizona.edu/asr) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].

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