Adjunct Global Campus Instructor - College Writing; Remote; Virtual

The Department of Communication and Humanities Studies at the University of Arizona Global Campus is searching for adjunct faculty to teach foundational college writing courses within the General Education curriculum. The Adjunct Global Campus Instructor is a part time, temporary member. UAGC serves adult learners in an accelerated online environment. Typical course enrollments range from 25-35 students. Duties include but are not limited to posting faculty guidance and expectations, participating in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments, and promptly responding to student inquiries.

This is an online adjunct teaching position, and other duties may be assigned according to experience and qualifications. Course topics include academic writing and composition, critical reading and analysis, research and information literacy, argumentation and persuasive writing, source integration and citation, written communication for academic and professional contexts and revision, editing and reflective writing.

• The application window is anticipated to close on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM MST).
• Reliable internet connection and computer with video capabilities.

You are not required to submit an application. Please contact Faculty Scheduler to discuss possibly getting this assignment added to your course approvals.

• Emphasize a student-centered learning environment through active engagement.
• Collaborate within the University community to ensure a positive overall experience for all University students, including the following: the Office of Access and Wellness to holistically support student success in the classroom by implementing university-approved accommodations, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to foster professional growth as it relates to successful teaching for the UAGC student population, and the Student Records department to maintain timely and accurate student records.
• Establish Relationships:
  Creatively use available tools and strategies to enhance relationships, create a community of learners willing to take risks and actively engage with one another.
• Adhere to all faculty requirements such as facilitating and engaging in classroom discussion boards, grading assignments and discussions, and responding to student inquiries in a timely manner.
• One professional development session is required to be completed per course taught. Examples are synchronous faculty development opportunities, webinars, course development feedback, etc.
• Critical Thinking:
  Consistently foster critical thinking through challenging students to elaborate on their thoughts, question their assumptions, examine biases, communicate in a clear and concise manner, and defend their positions throughout the course.
• Instructive Feedback to Students:
  Provide instructive feedback that challenges and inspires students while providing specific suggestions to improve the quality of their work and thinking.
• High Expectations:
  Effectively demonstrate high expectations, while holding students accountable for insightful exchanges and high-quality performance on assignments, and promote active engagement in their own learning.
• Demonstrate Instructor Expertise:
  Effectively and consistently utilize expertise in subject matter by providing personal experiences and connecting course knowledge to real-world examples.
• Enhance course content and resources to encourage student comprehension and application of course learning outcomes.
• Implement course, assessment, instructional, and student success initiatives, recommendations, and requirements established by department leadership to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement by implementing action items, recommendations, and performance expectations identified through annual reviews, coaching, course observations, and department leadership feedback.

• Ability to create inclusive, engaging, and supportive online learning environments that foster student success and belonging.
• Ability to communicate effectively and…