Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (COE)

Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (COE) Posting Number req27122 Department Educational Psychology Department Website Link https://education.arizona.edu/educational-psychology Medical Sub-Speciality 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.

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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 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Jessica Summers, PhD

Department Head, Educational Psychology

jsummers@arizona.edu

Open Date 9/23/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

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