Job Description

Posting Number

req24427

Department

Physics

Department Website Link

https://w3.physics.arizona.edu/

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Physics in the University of Arizona's College of Science invites applications for the temporary position of Instructional Specialist. This position supports instructional staff with the running of our introductory laboratory courses, and facilitates learning through instructional design, curriculum implementation, technology application, and teaching and learning assessment. The Instructional Specialist also creates materials and programs to support and evaluate academic and program objectives, course design and delivery.

Final FTE is dependent on student enrollment and department instructional needs. Your final FTE may make you eligible for benefits if you work a 0.50 FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. We will notify employees should they gain benefits eligibility status.

This position is for the Spring 2026 semester. The individual hired for this position may be granted the opportunity to support future semesters.



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Duties & Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, assist students with experiment setup, equipment troubleshooting and data taking in introductory physics labs. Grade and proctor exams and laboratory activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of undergraduate physics curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physics. Experience in instructional support (e.g., preceptoring, grading, tutoring, etc.)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

To be Determined

Number of Hours Worked per Week

10 - 40

Job FTE

0.10 - 1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Instructional and Assessment Services

Benefits Eligible

To be Determined

Rate of Pay

$20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

5

Compensation Guidance

The

Rate of Pay Field

represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.




The

Grade Range

represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC3

Job Family

Instructional Design & Support

Job Function

Instruct & Assessment Services

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Rohit Singh | rohitsingh@arizona.edu

Open Date

11/10/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume 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.