[Hiring] Adjunct Global Campus Instructor @The University of Arizona Global Campus

Role Description

The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor performs duties relating to Online instruction including, but not limited to:

• Posting faculty guidance and expectations
• Participating in classroom discussion boards
• Grading assignments
• Promptly responding to student inquiries

This is an online adjunct teaching position, and other duties may be assigned according to experience and qualifications. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicant: The application window is anticipated to close on Friday, November 20, 2026 (11:59 PM MST).

UAGC Adjunct Instructors: You are not required to submit an application. Please contact [email protected] to discuss possibly getting this assignment added to your course approvals.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate and applied professional experience in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Primary Education, Educational Leadership and/or Early Intervention.
• Online teaching and learning experience.
• At least three years of practical professional work experience in a relevant field.

Requirements

• Deliver high-quality, engaging Online instruction aligned with established course learning outcomes, curriculum requirements, and University academic standards.
• Apply current subject-matter expertise to clarify course concepts and strengthen students’ understanding of the discipline.
• Connect course content to relevant professional practices, workforce competencies, career pathways, and real-world applications.
• Use professional or industry experience, appropriate examples, and supplemental instructional resources to support student comprehension and application of course concepts.
• Effectively use University-approved instructional technologies, course resources, and teaching strategies.
• Establish an active faculty presence and foster a supportive, welcoming, and academically engaging online learning environment for adult learners.
• Facilitate meaningful classroom discussions that encourage critical thinking, reflection, collaboration, and application of course concepts.
• Encourage student persistence, confidence, and ownership of the learning process.
• Fulfill department-specific instructional responsibilities, including instruction aligned to the National Association of Education of Young Children Professional Standards.
• Evaluate assignments, discussions, and other learning activities consistently and in accordance with established grading criteria, rubrics, and University expectations.
• Provide timely, substantive, and instructive feedback that recognizes student progress, challenges and inspires deeper thinking, and offers specific guidance for improving the quality of students’ work.
• Clearly communicate the relationship among assignment requirements, course learning outcomes, grading standards, and feedback.
• Monitor student achievement and engagement and use available course information to identify students who may benefit from additional guidance or support.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades within University-designated learning management system (Canvas).
• Maintain consistent, professional, and supportive communication with students throughout the course.
• Respond to student questions and inquiries within established University timelines.
• Clearly communicate course expectations, important deadlines, academic requirements, and available support resources.
• Complete UA/UAGC-provided faculty professional development included within the instructional agreement.
• Complete required University and State of Arizona compliance training within established timelines.
• Maintain and submit required credentials, acknowledgments, attestations, and other documentation necessary to support continued employment and eligibility for instructional assignments.
• Remain informed of relevant changes to University policies, instructional expectations, academic practices, and technologies.
• Apply applicable knowledge gained through required professional development and training to instructional responsibilities.

Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $19.25 - $29.97
• Compensation Type: Hourly at .475 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
• Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
• The grade range for this position is $19.25 - $29.97.

Company Description

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here .