Adjunct Lecturer, East Asian Studies

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Feb 13, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer, East Asian Studies
Posting Number	req19396
Department	East Asian Studies
Department Website Link	https://eas.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	1512 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
Position Highlights	The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona is accepting applications for an Adjunct Lecturer. The Department is seeking a candidate with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence. The successful candidate will teach General Education courses for a diverse undergraduate student population and will be required to teach face-to-face courses. This position may vary from 10 - 20 hours per week (.25 to .50 FTE) for the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2024-2025 academic year. Hiring will depend on availability of funding, course enrollments and the needs of the department. This position will teach one course beginning August 19, 2024, and is expected to last two semesters. Your teaching load may make you become eligible for benefits if you work a .50FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. As courses and loads are determined, we will notify employees should they gain benefits eligibility status. 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: https://humanities.arizona.edu/about/fearless-inquiries-project. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Teaching one to two undergraduate courses depending on department needs. Holding office hours. Preparing teaching materials independently and collaboratively. Attending meetings and/or events as requested. Actively recruiting majors and minors to the BA in East Asian Studies. Contributing to departmental efforts to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and fostering diversity and inclusive excellence. Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in East Asian Studies or closely related field by August 1, 2024.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience teaching East Asian Studies at the university level.
Rank	Lecturer
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	10 - 20
Job FTE	.25 - .50
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$5,000 per course
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	8/19/2024
Expected End Date	5/18/2025
Contact Information for Candidates	Lindsey Fera lfera@arizona.edu
Open Date	6/17/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload 2 required documents for full consideration (please do not type directly into the application system). Curriculum vitae (CV) Cover letter
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