Adjunct Lecturer PR / Communication

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Mar 29, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer PR / Communication
Posting Number	req22288
Department	Communication
Department Website Link	https://comm.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona, Department of Communication, seeks an outstanding lecturer to teach a variety of public relations courses offered on our main campus in Tucson, Arizona. This adjunct lecturer will be hired to fill courses on an as-needed basis, to cover for faculty on sabbaticals or leave. Candidate must have a PhD in Public Relations of Communication. The position may require the supervision of teaching assistants. Your teaching load may make you eligible for benefits if you work a .50 FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. As courses and loads are determined, we will notify employees should they gain benefits eligibility status. 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 multiple introductory and advanced courses in communication. Specific courses are open to negotiation but will generally be in the areas of media, interpersonal, small group, and organizational communication, in addition to health communication and/or communication theory. All courses will be instructed on campus and in person during Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. This is a one-year position. Candidate must have a PhD in Public Relations of Communication. The position may require the supervision of teaching assistants in some courses.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in Public Relations of Communication required.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience teaching communication courses in a university setting.
Rank	Lecturer
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	8 - 36
Job FTE	0.20 - 0.90
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	To be Determined
Rate of Pay	$6,000
Compensation Type	Per Course
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date	5/5/2025
Expected End Date	5/24/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	Kyle Tusing, kjt@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/28/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload CV, cover letter and in additional document slot a document on evidence of teaching effectiveness.
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