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The University of Arizona is hiring a Limited Term Adjunct Instructor Geosciences (Mineral and Energy Resources). The role teaches GEOS 346, Mineral and Energy Resources, a fully online course delivered through the D2L course management system that covers how mineral and energy resources form, the environmental and societal impacts of extracting and using them, and their role in the global energy transition. The position sits in the Department of Geosciences and covers one 3-unit course.

Highlights

Prepare and deliver lectures and course materials for GEOS 346 online through D2L.
Develop and grade assignments, quizzes, and examinations, and keep accurate, timely student records.
Hold regular office hours, in person or virtual, and respond promptly to student communication.
Ph.D. in Geosciences or a closely related field.
Preferred background in Earth resources such as economic geology, mineral resources, or energy resources, plus experience teaching that coursework at the university level.
Preferred experience teaching in a hybrid or online format, developing instructional materials such as study guides and assessments, and using D2L and tools like Zoom.
Part-time adjunct appointment at about 0.20 FTE and 8 hours per week on the academic calendar, expected to run from March 8 to May 23, 2027.
Pay of $11,500 for the course; the position is not benefits eligible and does not offer visa sponsorship.

Limited Term Adjunct Instructor Geosciences (Mineral and Energy Resources) Full Description

Posting Number

req27616

Department

Geosciences

Location

Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona’s Department of Geosciences seeks a Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer to teach GEOS 346, Mineral and Energy Resources, in a fully online format delivered through the University of Arizona’s D2L course management system. GEOS 346 surveys the geological environments in which mineral and energy resources form, the environmental and societal impacts of resource extraction and use, and the role of mineral and energy resources in the global energy transition. This position covers one 3-unit course, with a Job FTE of approximately 0.20.

The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Science, a unit aiming to produce knowledge about earth and environmental processes and human-environment interactions at all geographic and temporal scales. Our department focuses on research and education in the nature, genesis, and history of the Earth and its crust, and the evolution of the environment and biota at the Earth's surface. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches to research in the geosciences, both within the department and through interdepartmental programs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver lectures and course materials for GEOS 346 in an online format delivered through D2L.
Develop and grade assignments, quizzes, and examinations, and maintain accurate and timely student records.
Hold regular office hours (in person and/or virtual) and respond promptly to student communication.
Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Geosciences or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at a university level.
Expertise in Earth resources (e.g., economic geology, mineral resources, or energy resources).
Experience teaching mineral and energy resources, economic geology, or related coursework.
Experience with D2L or other classroom management and communication software.
Experience teaching in a hybrid or online format.
Experience developing instructional materials (lectures, study guides, homework assignments, assessments, discussions) for hybrid or online teaching.
Proficiency with online communication software such as Zoom.

Position Details

Rank: Instructor
Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8
Job FTE: 0.20
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Teaching Faculty
Benefits Eligible: No Benefits
Rate of Pay: $11,500
Compensation Type: Per Course
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Target Hire Date: 3/8/2027
Expected End Date: 5/23/2027
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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