Visiting Assistant Professor

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Mar 27, 2025

Visiting Assistant Professor
Posting Number	req22119
Department	History
Department Website Link	history.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of History at the University of Arizona invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor in U.S. History to begin August 2025. (full time, with benefits). The department seeks applicants prepared to teach introductory-level U.S. History undergraduate courses and upper division courses in their subfield expertise, both in person and online. The successful candidate will also participate in activities related to the academic mission of the Department, College, and University. As part of the University of Arizona's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Department of History offers BA, MA, and PhD programs on campus, an online BA through Arizona Online, and outreach activities through our Public History Collaborative. To learn more about the University of Arizona, a Hispanic Serving Institution located in Tucson, Arizona, go to https://www.arizona.edu/ Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Teach six courses during contract term (e.g. 3:3 teaching load) Maintain regularly scheduled office hours Prepare teaching materials independently and collaboratively Attend meetings and/or events as requested Contribute to departmental efforts to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and fostering inclusive excellence Additional duties may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in U.S. History or related discipline in hand at time of employment University-level teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications	Online teaching experience Ongoing research agenda in U.S. History
Rank	Assistant Professor
Tenure Information	Visiting (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$68,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	8/18/2025
Expected End Date	5/24/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	For questions about the position, please contact Search Committee Chair, Prof. Tyina Steptoe, tsteptoe@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/11/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant	You may apply for this position at: https://talent.arizona.edu/ Please include the names and contact information on your CV for three references who may be contacted at a later date. Review of applications begin March 21, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
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