Adjunct Instructor, AZ Center for Judaic Studies

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Aug 13, 2026

Adjunct Instructor, AZ Center for Judaic Studies
Posting Number	req26762
Department	School of Global Studies
Department Website Link	https://judaic.arizona.edu/
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Adjunct Instructor. This position will provide instruction to students in the field of Judaic Studies. This is a non-tenure-eligible position for the 2026-2027 Academic Term. The position is within the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, which is housed within the School of Global Studies in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Your teaching load may make you eligible for benefits if you work a 0.50 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	The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Arizona seeks an adjunct instructor to provide part-time instruction for Judaic Studies major and minor students, and all interested UA students, for the 2026-2027 Academic Term, contingent upon the availability of funding and enrollments. Duties and responsibilities include: Instruct undergraduate students in their field of expertise. Plan class lectures and assignments. Grade assigned papers and exams. Hold regular office hours. Assign grades to students based on their performance in class assignments and exams. Attend meetings as required. Administer the Hebrew Program within the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in related field and at least five years of professional experience. Experience in undergraduate teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Instructor
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	10-25
Job FTE	0.25-0.625
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	To be Determined
Rate of Pay	$65,000.00
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	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date	5/23/2027
Contact Information for Candidates	David L. Graizbord, Ph.D. Director and Professor of Judaic Studies dlgraizb@arizona.edu
Open Date	8/11/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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