Adjunct Instructor, School of Environment and Sustainability, College of Arts and Sciences

Job Overview

On a part‑time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to a variety of students.

• On a part‑time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate‑level courses and seminars.
• May serve as an academic advisor for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of responsibilities.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University‑related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Academic degree in an appropriate disciple and prior teaching experience.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• University employee discount program

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Tuition Remission:
As a part‑time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans:
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

Real Work‑Life Balance: UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time – pro‑rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

UC is an E‑Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I‑9 employment verification process.

For all faculty hires, official academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

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