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Adjunct Instructor, East Asian Studies (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

The University Of Arizona

Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adjunct Instructor East Asian Studies (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number	req26606
Department	East Asian Studies
Department Website Link	Sub-Speciality
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona invites applications for two part-time Adjunct Instructor positions for the academic year. The department seeks candidates with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence. The positions FTE will vary based on teaching load and the number of units assigned per section. Alumni Jacquelynn and Bennett Dorrance have made a $5.4 million gift commitment to endow the deanship of the University of Arizona College of Humanities and to inspire on campus and throughout the world a continuous and fearless spirit of open inquiry through the Fearless Inquiries Project. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Teaching one to two Chinese language courses depending on department needs. Hold regular office hours. Prepare course materials independently and collaboratively. Attend department meetings and/or events as requested. Actively recruit students to the East Asian Studies major and minor. Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Masters degree in East Asian Studies or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Instructor
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	1019.5
Job FTE	.25.49
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	Per Course
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date	8/17/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Susan McGee
Open Date	7/23/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload both required documents a curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter for full consideration. Please do not type the contents of these documents directly into the application system.
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