Job Description

Posting Number

req24525

Department

School of Govt & Public Policy

Department Website Link

School of Government & Public Policy

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The School of Government & Public Policy seeks an Adjunct Instructor for the Spring 2026 semester (01/05/2026-05/24/2026) in the areas of: Sustainability and Equitable Water Management (PA 521), Local Econ & Community Development (PA 551). These adjunct positions are part-time, non-tenure eligible, and non-benefits eligible.



The School of Government & Public Policy (SGPP) was formed in 2009 by combining two highly ranked programs - political science and public administration and policy - bringing them under a single roof. Located in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, SGPP is one of the largest schools at the University of Arizona and is uniquely situated to serve as a new model for public affairs education by promoting high-caliber research, teaching, community outreach, and civic leadership. By offering leading programs in political science, international relations, public policy, and public management, SGPP prepares students for leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors.



The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

PA 521 Adjunct - instruction for undergraduate juniors and seniors majoring in Criminal Justice Studies and/or Public Management & Policy/Public Affairs PA 551 - instruction for graduate students in the Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs Hold office hours Plan class lectures and assignments Grade papers and exams Assign projects

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in related subject relevant to class assignment with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, or related subject relevant to class assignment.

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

16

Job FTE

0.20

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

$65,000

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

2

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

5/24/2026

Contact Information for Candidates

Angela Hackett

School of Government & Public Policy

ahackett@arizona.edu

https://sgpp.arizona.edu

Open Date

11/20/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.


Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.