Temporary Faculty Non-Credit - College of Indigenous Studies [Remote]

If you are interested in supporting the educational mission of the University of Alaska and working across the state, including in rural areas, please apply here.

Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their academic preparation, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students. Candidates should have experience creating curriculum in their area of educational expertise.

The College of Indigenous Studies is looking for adjunct faculty/part-time instructors. Duties to include developing a course outline, syllabus, teaching materials, and tests as needed. Subject areas include but are not limited to: 

• Accounting
• Alaska Native Languages
• Alaska Native Studies
• Anthropology
• Applied Art
• Applied Business
• Art
• Automotive
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Computer Information and Office Systems
• Culinary Arts
• Developmental Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Education
• Emergency Medical Services
• English 
• Fire Science
• Health
• History
• Human Services
• Journalism
• Justice
• Library Science
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Natural Resources Management
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Recreation
• Rural Development
• Rural Human Services
• Social Work
• Tribal Management
• Welding and Material Technology

Adjunct positions are on a semester-by-semester contract basis. Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of a contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters in subject area preferred, but at a minimum, demonstrated experience and expertise in the subjects required.

Position Details:

This is a part-time, non-credit adjunct temporary position. Salary is commensurate, based on education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bryan Hoppough, CIS HR Coordinator, at View email address on careers.alaska.edu or View phone number on careers.alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance with completing this application or at any stage of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check, and any offer of employment is contingent on it.

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All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or  View email address on careers.alaska.edu / View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or  View email address on careers.alaska.edu . 

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