Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (COE)

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure-track adjunct instructor to teach a new graduate course in Educational Psychology in spring 2027. The appointment is for part-time, with online, classroom-based, or hybrid delivery depending on assignment.

Visa sponsorship is not available. The instructor will develop materials, deliver instruction, and assess student work, in collaboration with Educational Psychology faculty.

Qualifications

• PhD in Educational Psychology or a relevant field.
• Experience teaching at the college level, graduate instruction preferred.
• Ability to develop new course content and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Instruct graduate students in Philosophical and Historical Approaches of Educational Psychology in spring 2027.
• Grade projects and exams and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with Educational Psychology faculty and support course development.

Skills

Strong teaching experience

Engaged instructional strategies

Reflective practice

Interpersonal & collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Educational Psychology

Tools

D2L

Zoom

Job description

Department Website Link

https://education.arizona.edu/educational-psychology

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona is seeking an accomplished educator to join our Educational Psychology faculty for spring 2027.

This will be a non-tenure-track, Limited Term Adjunct Instructor to provide part-time instruction.

NOTE: The teaching schedule will be dependent upon class assignment; assignment may be online, classroom-based, and/or hybrid depending on need.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct graduate students in Philosophical and Historical Approaches of Educational Psychology in spring 2027. This is a new course that will require development by the instructor.
• Grade projects and exams.
• Work with Educational Psychology Faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong theoretical and applied area background based upon teaching experience in education, educational psychology, and philosophy.
• Knowledge of engaging instructional strategies.
• Evidence of reflective practice and experience working with a variety of students at higher educational levels.
• Exhibit a willingness and ability to participate in professional preparation to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective instructor.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills and the willingness and ability to work collaboratively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Educational Psychology or relevant discipline.
• Experience working in Educational Psychology or similar setting.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in college-level teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching at the graduate level.
• Experience with online learning platforms such as D2L, Zoom, and recording tools.
• Experience working with individuals with varied educational and linguistic backgrounds.
• Experience in course and curriculum development as it relates to educational psychology instruction.

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

4

Job FTE

.1

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

Per Course

Type of criminal background check required

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

Number of Vacancies

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Jessica Summers, PhD
Department Head, Educational Psychology
[e-mail]

Open Date

9/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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