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Summer Session Instructor, History (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Apr 17, 2026

Summer Session Instructor, History (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number	req25706
Department	History
Department Website Link	https://history.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of History seeks Summer Session Instructors to teach a History Studies subject course, prepare syllabus, develop and grade exams, assign projects, coach students and more. As a public land-grant institution, the University of Arizona provides an accessible environment for discovery, where distinguished undergraduate, graduate, and professional education are integrated with world-class basic and applied research and creative achievement. The University of Arizona is among America's top research universities (based on NSF total research expenditure data) and is one of approximately 60 select institutions recognized by membership in the Association of American Universities. Compared to other top research universities, the University of Arizona is unusually accessible to students of modest means. 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 Department of History at the University of Arizona, seeks Summer Instructors for Summer 2026 to provide part time instruction. Pay will be contingent and based on student enrollment. Duties and Responsibilities include: Prepare course materials Plan class lectures and assignments Grade assigned papers and exams Hold regular office hours Administer exams This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications	Completed MA in History or similar field to that of the course subject.
Preferred Qualifications	PhD in History
Rank	Instructor
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	10 - 17.12
Job FTE	.25 - .428
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	Contingent on Student Enrollment
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date	5/18/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Katherine Morrissey Department Head, History kmorriss@arizona.edu
Open Date	4/16/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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