Summer Session Instructor, History

Posting Number

req25706

Department

History

Department Website Link

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of History seeks Summer Session Instructors to teach a History Studies subject course, prepare syllabus, develop and grade exams, assign projects, coach students and more.

As a public land-grant institution, the University of Arizona provides an accessible environment for discovery, where distinguished undergraduate, graduate, and professional education are integrated with world-class basic and applied research and creative achievement. The University of Arizona is among America’s top research universities (based on NSF total research expenditure data) and is one of approximately 60 select institutions recognized by membership in the Association of American Universities. Compared to other top research universities, the University of Arizona is unusually accessible to students of modest means.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Department of History at the University of Arizona, seeks Summer Instructors for Summer 2026 to provide part time instruction. Pay will be contingent and based on student enrollment.

Duties and Responsibilities include

• Prepare course materials
• Plan class lectures and assignments
• Grade assigned papers and exams
• Hold regular office hours
• Administer exams

This 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed MA in History or similar field to that of the course subject.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in History

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

10 - 17.12

Job FTE

.25 - .428

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

Contingent on Student Enrollment

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

5/18/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Katherine Morrissey

Department Head, History

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Open Date

4/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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