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Limited Term Adjunct Instructor

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Sep 25, 2026

Limited Term Adjunct Instructor
Posting Number	req27121
Department	Systems and Industrial Engr
Department Website Link	sie.engineering.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Systems & Industrial Engineering is seeking an instructor for its Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering course. This 3-unit course is offered every Fall semester and is taken by systems engineering students as well as other students in the college of engineering who wish to take it as a technical elective. The instructor will prepare lecture materials, student assessments (quizzes, home work assignments, exams, projects, etc.), and deliver lectures remotely. The ideal candidate will have academic and/or industry experience in ontological modeling and application of ontologies to systems engineering. 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 one section of SIE 502 Ontological Modeling for Systems Engineering Prepare and deliver instructional materials and guide/lead class activities in Brightspace's D2L Ensure successful delivery of the course's learning objectives through the creation and dissemination of students assessments (e.g., quizzes, homework, exams, projects, etc.) Establish and adhere to grading rubrics to ensure students understand grading expectations Provide timely feedback to students on their submitted assignments If provided, collaborate with Teaching Assistant or grader to ensure uniform evaluation of student work Maintain course materials in the University's chosen Learning Management System that is optimized for remote students Work with instructional designer to optimize course materials using Quality Matters standards for online learning
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in an engineering or closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Instructor
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	10
Job FTE	.25
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	No Benefits
Rate of Pay	$8,500
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
Expected End Date	12/27/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	Ricardo Valerdi, rvalerdi@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/22/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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