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

The College of Arts and Sciences, Natural Science Division at UAA is seeking applicants for its adjunct instructor pool for the following Departments:

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

Adjunct faculty should have a passion for sharing knowledge, teaching, and helping students realize their academic aspirations.

• Teach undergraduate courses aligned with specific course content guides.
• Engage effectively and courteously with students, staff, faculty, administration, and the public.
• Collaborate with department chairs and colleagues to maintain high instructional standards.

Minimum Qualifications: MA/MS in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics/Astronomy, or a related field (unless an exception has been approved by the Dean of CAS). For upper‑division or graduate courses, a terminal degree in the discipline is required. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with significant professional credentials and experience.

This part‑time, union‑represented adjunct position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester‑by‑semester appointment within a hiring pool. Acceptance into the pool does not guarantee an appointment; availability is determined each semester based on instructional needs. New hires are placed on the adjunct salary schedule outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience.

Applications are reviewed on an as‑needed basis; submission does not guarantee review or an offer.

• Cover letter
• Comprehensive curriculum vita/resume
• Contact information for three professional references (name, phone numbers and/or email address)

Biological Sciences:
Khrys Duddleston (knduddleston)

Geological Sciences:
Jennifer Aschoff (jaschoff)

Chemistry:
Adeline Schlabaugh (adeline)

Physics & Astronomy:
Erin Hicks (ekhicks)

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This is an at‑will, union‑represented adjunct position that may be canceled based on university needs.

The position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP‑AFT/AFL‑CIO.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If assistance is needed during any phase of the application or interview process, please contact UA Human Resources at 907‑450‑8200.

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.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaging in university business.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.