Limited Term Adjunct Instructor

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 7,700 - 9,400; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking a Limited Term Adjunct Instructor to teach Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering (SIE 502) at the Tucson Campus. The role involves preparing materials, delivering lectures remotely, and assessing students to support learning outcomes.

The ideal candidate has academic or industry experience in ontological modeling and its application to systems engineering. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• PhD in an engineering or closely related discipline.
• Academic or industry experience in ontological modeling.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of SIE 502 Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering.
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials and guide class activities in Brightspace/D2L.
• Ensure learning objectives through creation and dissemination of assessments.
• Establish and adhere to grading rubrics for transparent evaluation.
• Provide timely feedback on submitted assignments.
• Collaborate with TA or grader for uniform evaluation.
• Maintain course materials in the LMS for remote students.
• Work with instructional designer to optimize materials per Quality Matters standards.

Skills

Ontological modeling

Ontology applications

Education

PhD in engineering or closely related discipline

Job description

Limited Term Adjunct Instructor

Posting Number

req27121

Department

Systems and Industrial Engr

Department Website Link

sie.engineering.arizona.edu/

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Systems & Industrial Engineering is seeking an instructor for its Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering course. This 3-unit course is offered every Fall semester and is taken by systems engineering students as well as other students in the college of engineering who wish to take it as a technical elective.

The instructor will prepare lecture materials, student assessments (quizzes, home work assignments, exams, projects, etc.), and deliver lectures remotely.

The ideal candidate will have academic and/or industry experience in ontological modeling and application of ontologies to systems engineering.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach one section of SIE 502 Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering
• Prepare and deliver instructional materials and guide/lead class activities in Brightspace's D2L
• Ensure successful delivery of the course's learning objectives through the creation and dissemination of students assessments (e.g., quizzes, homework, exams, projects, etc.)
• Establish and adhere to grading rubrics to ensure students understand grading expectations
• Provide timely feedback to students on their submitted assignments
• If provided, collaborate with Teaching Assistant or grader to ensure uniform evaluation of student work
• Maintain course materials in the University's chosen Learning Management System that is optimized for remote students
• Work with instructional designer to optimize course materials using Quality Matters standards for online learning

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in an engineering or closely related discipline.

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

10

Job FTE

.25

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

$8,500

Compensation Type

Per Course

Type of criminal background check required:

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

Number of Vacancies

1

Expected End Date

12/27/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Ricardo Valerdi,
[e-mail]

Open Date

9/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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