Adjunct Lecturer, Economics., Tucson

Adjunct Lecturer, Economics.

Posting Number req26112

Department Economics

Department Website Link

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Economics at the University of Arizona seeks applicants for an Adjunct Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026, with the possibility of renewal depending on departmental needs and performance. The successful candidate will teach up to two undergraduate courses per semester in economics.

The primary instructional need for this position is teaching large-format introductory economics courses, particularly ECON 200: Basic Economic Issues, the department's large-enrollment principles course that introduces students to foundational concepts such as opportunity cost, supply and demand, market behavior, and macroeconomic indicators. The lecturer may also teach other undergraduate economics courses depending on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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click here . Duties&Responsibilities Teach up to two undergraduate economics courses per semester Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction in both large-format and standard classroom settings Develop and maintain course materials consistent with departmental learning objectives Hold office hours and support student learning outsideof class Coordinate with the department on course delivery, assessment, and curriculum alignment Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Economics or a closely related field before the start date Experience teaching undergraduate economics courses. Preferred Qualifications

ABD or PhD in Economics preferred

Experience teaching large-enrollment undergraduate courses, particularly principles of economics

Evidence of effective teaching and student engagement

Experience teaching a range of undergraduate economic courses as needed by the department.

Rank Lecturer

Tenure Information Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 16 - 32

Job FTE .40 - .80

Work Calendar Academic

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Eligible No Benefits

Rate of Pay $16,000

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 8/17/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Justin Jarvis



Open Date 5/26/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant In addition to a Cover Letter&CV, please include the contact information of three references.

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