Adjunct Instructor, Sports Journalism University of Arizona - 4.2 Tucson, AZ Job Details Part-time $65,000 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Journalism Bachelor's degree Journalism Full Job Description Posting Number req27214 Department Journalism Department Website Link https://journalism.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor in Spring 2027. This position will instruct students in the field of Sports Journalism. This is a non-tenure eligible position for Spring 2027. The position is in the School of Journalism in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Salary for this position will be determined using a per-course rate of $6,500. For seven decades, the University of Arizona's School of Journalism has prepared students to understand and report on complex issues at local, national and global levels. The School offers undergraduate and graduate programs that combine professional journalism training with a strong liberal arts foundation, providing students with hands-on experience in field reporting, digital media and student-led publications. With particular strengths in border and global journalism, science and environmental journalism, sports journalism, and longform and investigative reporting, the School fosters innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and global engagement while preparing students for success in an evolving media landscape. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. Duties & Responsibilities Instruct on-campus undergraduate students in field of Sports Journalism. Plan class lectures and assignments. Grade assigned papers and exams. Hold regular office hours. Assign grades to students, based upon performance in class assignments and exams. Attend meetings as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as a journalist. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or higher in a related field. Previous teaching experience at the college or university level. Rank Instructor Tenure Information Adjunct (NTE) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 10 Job

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Work Calendar Academic Job Category Teaching Faculty Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $65,000 Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 1/4/2027 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Jan Lauren Boyles, Ph.D. Director, School of Journalism Professor Open Date 10/2/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit the following with your application: Resume/CV Cover Letter Contact Information for Three References. 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. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at .