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Adjunct Lecturer, Economics.

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

May 27, 2026

Adjunct Lecturer, Economics.
Posting Number	req26112
Department	Economics
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Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Economics at the University of Arizona seeks applicants for an Adjunct Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026, with the possibility of renewal depending on departmental needs and performance. The successful candidate will teach up to two undergraduate courses per semester in economics. The primary instructional need for this position is teaching large-format introductory economics courses, particularly ECON 200: Basic Economic Issues, the department's large-enrollment principles course that introduces students to foundational concepts such as opportunity cost, supply and demand, market behavior, and macroeconomic indicators. The lecturer may also teach other undergraduate economics courses depending on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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	Teach up to two undergraduate economics courses per semester Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction in both large-format and standard classroom settings Develop and maintain course materials consistent with departmental learning objectives Hold office hours and support student learning outside of class Coordinate with the department on course delivery, assessment, and curriculum alignment
Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in Economics or a closely related field before the start date Experience teaching undergraduate economics courses.
Preferred Qualifications	ABD or PhD in Economics preferred Experience teaching large-enrollment undergraduate courses, particularly principles of economics Evidence of effective teaching and student engagement Experience teaching a range of undergraduate economic courses as needed by the department.
Rank	Lecturer
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	16 - 32
Job FTE	.40 - .80
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$16,000
Compensation Type	Per Course
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	8/17/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Justin Jarvis justinjarvis@arizona.edu
Open Date	5/26/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	In addition to a Cover Letter & CV, please include the contact information of three references.
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