Adjunct Faculty - UAF Community and Technical College

Do you have a passion to teach and help others reach their educational and employment goals? If so, apply to join our team of adjunct faculty! UAF's Community and Technical College (CTC) is looking for part-time instructors / adjunct faculty to instruct and advise students. As an adjunct faculty you will help prepare graduates to work in occupations that keep our communities running and safe and be instrumental in making Alaska a better place to live, work, learn and recreate.

Adjunct positions are on a semester-by-semester contract basis.

Candidates will be evaluated on suitability of their academic preparation, past teaching experience, and potential for providing high quality instruction to undergraduate students.

Expertise and experience relevant to the effective teaching of the specific subject areas.

Some departments or programs may require a minimum degree, license or certification in the subject matter.

The UAF CTC offers over 50 one-year certificate and two-year associate degree programs in a variety of exciting fields. In addition, we offer a two-year Associate of Arts degree. This flexible liberal arts program can be designed for personal or professional development and meets the academic requirements necessary to transfer to a four-year degree. UAF CTC is responsive to local and regional vocational and technical training needs, and focuses on workforce development to meet the needs of the region and the state.  Staff and faculty have forged close ties with businesses and local agencies, enhancing instruction and increasing job placements.

UAF CTC's programs also provide students with the academic framework to help them achieve their higher education goals, whether it is to complete an associate of arts degree or transfer to a baccalaureate program. Classes are taught at 5 different instructional locations throughout Fairbanks and the Tanana Valley of Interior Alaska, and can meet during the daytime, evenings, weekends, and/or online. Flexible schedules are available. 

Subject areas include but are not limited to:

• Alaska Native Studies
• Allied Health 
• Anthropology
• Applied Business 
• Aviation
• Automotive Technology
• Communications 
• Computer Information and Office Systems
• Construction Management 
• Culinary Arts & Hospitality
• Dental Assisting
• Developmental English 
• Development Mathematics
• Diesel/Heavy Equipment
• Drafting (Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced AutoCAD)
• Early Childhood Education
• Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic)
• English
• Fire Science
• Foreign Languages
• General Academic Courses
• Human Services
• Humanities
• Law Enforcement
• Paralegal Studies
• Physics
• Process Technology
• Instrumentation
• Power Generation
• Recreation
• Safety/Health/Environmental Awareness
• Sociology
• Welding 

UAF CTC employs a diverse population of approximately 35 full-time faculty and 150 adjunct faculty who are represented by two unions and a staff of about 35. Approximately 3000 students attend UAF CTC. They are culturally diverse and include many non-traditional students and students from the military community.  

Minimum Qualifications:

As required by subject area.

Position Details:

This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a part-time, adjunct instructor position. Minimum salaries are set by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with United Academic - Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO. Salaries may vary based on education and experience.

To be considered, please attach the following required documents to your application:

• Resume
• Cover letter which describes how you are a good fit for our team
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as additional adjunct instructors are needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, UAF CTC Director of Administrative Services, 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) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

This is an at-will, union-represented adjunct position and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

This position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO. 

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 .

The University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. 

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

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