Faculty - Global Campus, Department of Resource Operations Professions

Position Summary:The Global Campus Faculty position in the Department of Resource Operations Professions is focused on exceptional learning experiences that emphasize innovative, high-quality teaching, a deep commitment to student learning and success, and the cultivation of a supportive and caring academic community. Lead Faculty are in 12-month, ranked, career-track (not eligible for tenure) positions with core duties to teach asynchronous undergraduate and graduate courses to adult learners; lead development of programs and courses and supervision mentorship of associate faculty; and service to students and the institution to ensure its continued improvement toward its critical student success goals. At the heart of our institution is a deep commitment to a Culture of Care—an ethos that emphasizes proactive, compassionate, and responsive engagement to ensure every student feels supported and empowered to succeed. UAGC programs are intentionally designed to bridge academic learning and workforce relevance, equipping students with both practical skills and disciplinary expertise that prepare them for meaningful career advancement and lifelong learning.The application window is anticipated to close 06/09/2025.Essential Job Duties:Teaching – 50%Full-Time Faculty members demonstrate a passion for helping students achieve their goals, applying disciplinary and professional knowledge in effective practices in teaching, assessment, and student engagement for online, asynchronous courses.Deliver high-quality, engaging online instruction. This can include dissertation chairing and committee work for doctoral facultyConnect the learning experience to workforce skills and professional advancementFoster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for adult learnersPrioritize student learning, achievement, and timely feedbackMaintain strong communication with students and respond promptly to inquiriesEnsure academic integrity and uphold university policiesCollaborate with academic support teams to enhance student experienceFor Doctoral Faculty:Review and provide feedback on doctoral research projects, including research, design, analyses, writing, and oral presentationsOversee and prepare students for their preliminary and final oral defensesSupport student IRB applications and research alignmentCollaborates with students' doctoral research committees to create unified direction for the studentsLearning Leadership – 40%The UAGC online educational model is built around a "quality at scale" approach, in which a centralized, expertly designed curriculum ensures consistency, rigor, and excellence across all course sections. All faculty teach from a shared course shell, allowing them to focus on delivering high-impact instruction and individualized support.Develops and improve courses and innovative teaching practices in collaboration with instructional designers, assessment specialists, and other expertsDevelops and improve course materials including texts, media, assessment tools, and other innovative instructional modalitiesReview, support, and mentor instructional quality of associate facultyLeads continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional design, with a focus on relevance, rigor, and accessibilityCollaborates with other departments such as student success, student affairs, library, writing center, access and wellness, academic advising, and career services to create, monitor, and improve initiatives for a holistic student support experienceSupports students’ sense of connection to the university in an online environmentSupports program-level assessment and yearly review cycles.Service – 10%Attends and actively participates in department, college, and university meetingsEngages in shared governance activities and committeesParticipates in search and hiring committeesSupports accreditation and continuous improvement effortsMentors and supports faculty and staffCollaborates on university student success and other initiatives Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to create engaging and supportive online learning environments that foster student success and belongingAbility to communicate effectively and compassionately with adult learners from varying backgrounds and academic preparedness levelsAbility to align academic content with workforce needs and industry trends to ensure program relevance and graduate preparednessSkill in using educational technology and learning management systems to deliver high-quality online instruction and feedbackAbility to interpret student success data and use insights to improve teaching practices and curricular designAbility to effectively balance teaching, service, and administrative responsibilities in a complex online learning environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with a capacity to foster student engagement and clarity in a remote learning context. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities within a flexible, evolving work environmentMinimum Qualifications:Earned Master’s degree in a field related to Marketing, Business Operations, Project ManagementFor Doctoral Faculty:Earned doctorate in a related discipline (Business, Economics, Math, Statistics, Human Services, Quantitative Research related field)Qualitative or quantitative research experienceAt least 3 years of graduate-level teaching experienceEvidence of promise or experience demonstrating adequate training, depth of knowledge in a particular specialty, and capacity to undertake high-quality teaching and serviceFamiliarity with best practices in teaching and learning, including curriculum development assessment strategies, especially in virtual environmentsA collaborative and student-centered approach to leadership and instructional support. Commitment to a student-centered Culture of Care, including proactive outreach, timely feedback, and individualized supportPreferred Qualifications:Earned Doctorate and applied professional experience in the fieldExperience teaching in on-ground and online higher education, including experience in faculty development, instructional design, and continuous improvementRecommendations for appointment and faculty rank are made by department faculty and the College Dean and approved by the Vice Provost for Global Campus Academic Affairs, guided by standards of achievement in teaching and service at each rank, including the following expectationsGlobal Campus Assistant Professor (terminal degree, or master’s degree with substantial professional and / or college teaching experience)Global Campus Associate Professor (terminal degree and 4 years full-time college teaching experience)Global Campus Professor (terminal degree and 8 years full-time college teaching experience)Distribution and expectations of duties, including teaching load, vary annually depending on department needs.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.Rate of Pay: $75,000+, DOECompensation Type: Salary at 1.0 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)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.Career Stream: Professional ContributorLevel: PC4Job Function: Instructional and Assessment ServicesJob Family: UAGC Online InstructorNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety 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 [email protected] more information regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected]. Originally posted on Himalayas

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