Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Chinese) (Multiple Positions)

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 33,480 - 150,660; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Language Training Center (LTC) is seeking instructors for short-term intensive Chinese language courses. Funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, LTC offers language instruction certification and advanced training in multiple strategic languages.

Alumni fundraising supports the deanship and ongoing inquiry. The position is adjunct (NTE), part-time, with per-course pay and non-benefits. Open date 7/23/2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Native or near-native fluency in Chinese.
• Prior experience teaching language courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct sessions according to approved curriculum.
• Attend pre-course meetings with Program Manager/Executive Director.
• Understand DLPT and ILR score levels.
• Develop course curricula with authentic materials.
• Build and update curriculum and course materials.
• Communicate with students and answer emails.
• Provide feedback to students and program staff.
• Submit teaching materials to LTC program manager.

Skills

Native Chinese fluency

Teaching language courses

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Posting Number

req26555

Department

Humanities Administration

Department Website Link

https://ltc.arizona.edu/

Location

Tucson Campus

Tucson, AZ USA

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Language Training Center (LTC) is currently hiring Instructors for short-term intensive Chinese language courses. Funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, the LTC offers language instruction certification and advanced training in multiple strategic languages.

Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a gift commitment of $5.4 million to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry: Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and instruct sessions according to approved curriculum.
• Attend pre-course meetings with Program Manager/Executive Director.
• Understand Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) score levels.
• Develop the course(s) curriculum and lesson plans with authentic reading and listening materials.
• Build, update curriculum and course materials.
• Answer student emails and communicate regularly with students.
• Provide communication and feedback to students throughout the course.
• Submit lesson plans and course/teaching materials to LTC Program Manager for teaching material archive.
• Communicate and/or meet with center directors, other instructors in the same teaching team, and LTC staff as needed.
• Provide feedback to Program Manager/Executive Director on course(s) as needed.
• Additional duties as required by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in the Chinese language.
• Prior experience in teaching language courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Chinese language pedagogy, second/foreign language education, applied linguistics, or other relevant field.
• Prior experience in curriculum development.
• Prior experience in teaching beginner through advanced intensive language courses and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

9.6 - 19.6 hours/wk

Job FTE

.24 - .49

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

$3,000 - $13,500

Compensation Type

Per Course

Type of criminal background check required

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

Number of Vacancies

3

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Lauren Lazazzera
[e-mail]

Open Date

7/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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