University of Arizona
Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer - Retailing and Consumer Science
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer - Retailing and Consumer Science
Posting Number
req22679
Department
School of Human Ecology-RES
Department Website Link
https://norton.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The John and Doris Norton School of Human Ecology seeks a Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer to teach traditional and online courses in the Retailing and Consumer Science program (RCSC). This position involves course development and teaching within the main campus RCSC program at The University of Arizona. Teaching delivery modalities include in person, hybrid (i.e., mix of in person and online) and fully online. The schedule of RCSC courses to be taught will be dependent upon course assignments which can change from semester to semester. Expected teaching load is one to two courses during the fall semester. The open position is non-tenure eligible. 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
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. Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to do the following: Teach one or more of the following courses for the fall 2025 semester with potential opportunity for subsequent semesters (based on existing syllabi and learning objectives) RCSC205 – Merchandise Planning and Control RCSC240 – Consumer Behavior RCSC260 – Shopper Data and Business Information RCSC330 – Food Retailing Courses will be delivered via a variety of methods including face-to-face/in-person, fully online, and hybrid delivery. Participate in retailing and consumer science faculty meetings as requested by the Director. Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, the successful candidate will possess the following: Master’s degree in retailing, business, marketing or other related discipline. Five years or more of industry experience in retailing, business, or other related discipline with progressively increasing responsibilities and/or training of personnel or significant teaching and student-mentoring experience in traditional classroom settings at a college or university level. Experience with inspiring, engaging, and motivating students/colleagues in their academic and/or professional journey. Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will ideally possess one or more of the following: Strategic experience (five years or more with progressively increasing responsibilities) in a retail or business setting which may include strategic decision-making responsibility, store/operations management, marketing, product development, merchandising, or others. Demonstrated experience at designing and delivering university-level instruction in an engaging manner using student-centered learning strategies. Examples of such strategies include promotion of student engagement in and out-of-class, shared responsibility of instruction, creation of inquiry-based/discovery-oriented curriculum, and encouragement of a community of learning. Strong experience in instructional design and delivery. Rank
Lecturer
Tenure Information
Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
8 - 16
Job FTE
0.20 - .40
Work Calendar
Academic
Job Category
Faculty
Benefits Eligible
No Benefits
Rate of Pay
$5,000 Per Course
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
8/18/2025
Expected End Date
12/21/2025
Contact Information for Candidates
Lance Erickson lerickso@arizona.edu
Open Date
5/7/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics 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 cleryact@arizona.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Posting Number
req22679
Department
School of Human Ecology-RES
Department Website Link
https://norton.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The John and Doris Norton School of Human Ecology seeks a Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer to teach traditional and online courses in the Retailing and Consumer Science program (RCSC). This position involves course development and teaching within the main campus RCSC program at The University of Arizona. Teaching delivery modalities include in person, hybrid (i.e., mix of in person and online) and fully online. The schedule of RCSC courses to be taught will be dependent upon course assignments which can change from semester to semester. Expected teaching load is one to two courses during the fall semester. The open position is non-tenure eligible. 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 successful candidate will be expected to do the following: Teach one or more of the following courses for the fall 2025 semester with potential opportunity for subsequent semesters (based on existing syllabi and learning objectives) RCSC205 – Merchandise Planning and Control RCSC240 – Consumer Behavior RCSC260 – Shopper Data and Business Information RCSC330 – Food Retailing Courses will be delivered via a variety of methods including face-to-face/in-person, fully online, and hybrid delivery. Participate in retailing and consumer science faculty meetings as requested by the Director. Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, the successful candidate will possess the following: Master’s degree in retailing, business, marketing or other related discipline. Five years or more of industry experience in retailing, business, or other related discipline with progressively increasing responsibilities and/or training of personnel or significant teaching and student-mentoring experience in traditional classroom settings at a college or university level. Experience with inspiring, engaging, and motivating students/colleagues in their academic and/or professional journey. Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will ideally possess one or more of the following: Strategic experience (five years or more with progressively increasing responsibilities) in a retail or business setting which may include strategic decision-making responsibility, store/operations management, marketing, product development, merchandising, or others. Demonstrated experience at designing and delivering university-level instruction in an engaging manner using student-centered learning strategies. Examples of such strategies include promotion of student engagement in and out-of-class, shared responsibility of instruction, creation of inquiry-based/discovery-oriented curriculum, and encouragement of a community of learning. Strong experience in instructional design and delivery. Rank
Lecturer
Tenure Information
Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
8 - 16
Job FTE
0.20 - .40
Work Calendar
Academic
Job Category
Faculty
Benefits Eligible
No Benefits
Rate of Pay
$5,000 Per Course
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
8/18/2025
Expected End Date
12/21/2025
Contact Information for Candidates
Lance Erickson lerickso@arizona.edu
Open Date
5/7/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics 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 cleryact@arizona.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr