Adjunct Faculty - UAA College of Arts and Sciences - Natural Sciences

Adjunct Faculty - UAA College of Arts and Sciences - Natural Sciences

University of Alaska | Posted Feb 23 | Full‑time | Anchorage | Negotiable | Unknown

The College of Arts and Sciences, Natural Science Division at UAA seeks applicants for its adjunct instructor pool for the following departments:
Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, and Physics & Astronomy.

Adjunct faculty are expected to teach undergraduate courses in their discipline, engaging effectively and courteously with students, staff, faculty, administration, and the general public. Assignments will be made from a hiring pool on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Successful candidates will be evaluated on suitability of academic preparation, past teaching experience, expertise in their discipline, and potential for high‑quality instruction consistent with course content guides.

• Experience relevant to teaching the specific course content.
• Interpersonal skills to engage students, staff, faculty, and administration.

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Geological Sciences
• Physics & Astronomy

• MA/MS in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics/Astronomy or a related field, unless an exception has been approved by the Dean of CAS.
• Faculty teaching upper‑division courses or graduate courses should hold a terminal degree in the appropriate discipline.
• Exceptions may be made for candidates with special professional credentials and experience.

This part‑time, represented adjunct position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester‑by‑semester appointment. Qualified applicants are placed into a hiring pool; acceptance to the pool does not guarantee appointment. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience. The position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP‑AFT/AFL‑CIO.

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Contact information for three professional references (name, phone number, and/or email address)

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Applicants requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible.

This is an at‑will, union‑represented adjunct position that may be canceled based on university needs. The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. A background check is required for all employees. Employment is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.