Adjunct Instructor, Sports Journalism

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 65 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

The University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Sports Journalism. The position involves teaching on-campus undergraduates, developing lectures, grading, and maintaining office hours.

The appointment is non-tenure eligible for Spring 2027 with a per-course rate of $6,500 and a 0.20 FTE. We seek a journalist with at least five years of experience, a related bachelor's, and preferably a master's or higher, plus prior teaching at college level.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as a journalist.
• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.

Responsabilidades

• Instruct on-campus undergraduate students in the field of Sports Journalism.
• 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.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or higher in a related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Adjunct Instructor, Sports Journalism

Posting Number

req27214

Department

Journalism

Department Website Link

https://journalism.arizona.edu/

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Spring 2027. This position will instruct students in the field of Sports Journalism.

This is a non-tenure eligible position for Spring 2027. The position is in the School of Journalism in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences.

Salary for this position will be determined using a per-course rate of $6,500.

For seven decades, the University of Arizona's School of Journalism has prepared students to understand and report on complex issues at local, national and global levels. The School offers undergraduate and graduate programs that combine professional journalism training with a strong liberal arts foundation, providing students with hands-on experience in field reporting, digital media and student-led publications. With particular strengths in border and global journalism, science and environmental journalism, sports journalism, and longform and investigative reporting, the School fosters innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and global engagement while preparing students for success in an evolving media landscape.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct on-campus undergraduate students in
  field of Sports Journalism.
• 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.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as a journalist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

10

Job FTE

0.20

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Teaching Faculty

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

$65,000

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

Target Hire Date

1/4/2027

Contact Information for Candidates

Jan Lauren Boyles, Ph.D.
Director, School of Journalism
Professor
[e-mail]

Open Date

10/2/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit the following with your application:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for Three References.

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