Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty - Information Literacy (GEN 103)Virtual, USA

Position Summary:

The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty position is a part-time, temporary adjunct employment opportunity. The Online Associate (Adjunct) Faculty member performs duties relating to online instruction including but 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.

The adjunct faculty member in Information Literacy will guide students in developing the critical skills needed to locate, evaluate, and ethically use information in academic and professional contexts. This role emphasizes teaching students how to navigate digital and traditional research tools, assess the credibility of sources, and apply effective research strategies. Faculty will help students integrate information literacy with foundational research methods, fostering both analytical thinking and academic integrity. The course prepares students to become confident, self-directed learners capable of engaging with complex information in a rapidly changing knowledge landscape.

The job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Special Instructions to Applicant: The application window is anticipated to close 10/17/2025 (11:59 PM MST).

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Resident and eligibility to work in the United States.

• Internet connection and computer with video capabilities.

• Work related experience in the area of your Degree.

• Commitment to teaching in an online environment.

• Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Library and Information Science, Education, English, Communication, Social Science, or a related field with demonstrated expertise in information literacy and/or research methods.

• Proficiency with academic databases, digital research tools, and methods for evaluating information sources.

• Demonstrated experience teaching or supporting instruction in information literacy, academic research, or related skills (e.g., as a librarian, faculty member, or instructional support professional).

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage and support diverse learners in an online or classroom environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level teaching experience.

• Experience teaching in area of Degree.

• Experience teaching in the online classroom.

• Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in Library and Information Science, Education, or a related field.

• Demonstrated success in designing, developing, or delivering curriculum that integrates information literacy with research practices.

• Experience teaching and supporting adult learners, including those in online or nontraditional educational settings.

• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement in areas related to information literacy, academic research, or critical thinking.

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Rate of Pay: $19.25 - $29.97, DOE

Compensation Type: Hourly at .475 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Career Stream: Professional Contributor

Level: PC4

Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services

Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) (https://clery.arizona.edu/asr) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports 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.

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