Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer - Sustainable Plant Systems (Yuma)

University of Arizona

United States, Arizona, Yuma

Nov 14, 2025

Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer - Sustainable Plant Systems (Yuma)
Posting Number	req24454
Department	School of Plant Sciences-Ins
Department Website Link	School of Plant Sciences
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Yuma
Address	Yuma, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites applications for the position of Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Plant Sciences. This hire is critical to the School's efforts to deliver courses that are essential for a Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainable Plant Systems. This position is to be taught in person, at our Yuma, Arizona location. 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	Plan, deliver and evaluate instruction in PLS 300: Applied Weed Science Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) Extensive knowledge of subject area. Strong communication skills. Knowledge in weed management, identification, and classification. Knowledge in chemical and non-chemical weed management.
Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences, or a related area.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience teaching at the college level. Experience contributing to curricula that are related to applied and basic plant sciences and their impacts on human society.
Rank	Lecturer
Tenure Information	Adjunct (NTE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	8
Job FTE	.20
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
Expected End Date	5/24/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Betsy Arnold fungi@arizona.edu
Open Date	11/13/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume 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.Thesereports 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.