Adjunct Instructor, Sports Journalism

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Spring 2027 in the School of Journalism. This part-time position will teach Sports Journalism to undergraduate students and is non-tenure eligible. The role carries a per-course rate of $6,500 and involves 10 hours per week with a 0.20 FTE.

Rank is Instructor; benefits are not included, and visa sponsorship is not available. Target hire date is 1/4/2027 with an on-campus schedule in Academic work calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional journalism experience.
• Previous college/university teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 based on in-class performance and exams.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

Journalism experience

Teaching ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or higher in related field

Job description

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 infield of Sports Journalism.


• Plan class lectures and assignments.


• Grade assigned papers and exams.


• Hold regular office hours.


• Assign grades to students, based upon performancein class assignments and exams.


• Attend meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree in related field.


• Minimum of five (5) years of professionalexperience 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

Expected End Date

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

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