Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice (Career-Track) (Honors College)

Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice (Career-Track) (Honors College) Posting Number req26856 Department The Honors College Department Website Link https://frankehonors.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The W.A. Franke Honors College is searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice to contribute to the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) degree program. BCII is an international award-winning dual-degree program that equips students with future-oriented skills and knowledge to tackle rapidly evolving global challenges.

The successful candidate will teach within a transdisciplinary curriculum that integrates knowledge across fields to address complex, real-world problems. We welcome candidates with expertise in a range of disciplines who can contribute to the intellectual breadth of the program while fostering collaborative, applied problem-solving across domains. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach within their disciplinary area of expertise while also fostering transdisciplinary learning that connects innovation, systems thinking, and real-world impact.

We seek a candidate who has established networks in relevant industries, research communities, governmental organizations, or non-profit sectors that could enrich the BCII program. Experience developing experiential learning opportunities, industry or community partnerships, and applied research initiatives will be highly valued.

The University of Arizona and the W.A. Franke Honors College are committed to preparing students to address modern-day and future global challenges while expanding opportunity and impact in Arizona and beyond. The W.A. Franke Honors College has a strong record of providing rigorous, innovative educational experiences that support students'' professional and personal development while serving the broader community.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Development (60%):

• Teach four 3-unit HNRS Courses for the academic calendar year.
• Teach either:
• two 1-unit HNRS Courses for the academic calendar year, or
• one 1-unit UNIV 101 Honors section and one 1-unit HNRS course, or
• Teach two 3-unit HNRS courses associated to the BCII program, or equivalent as approved by supervisor.

Scholarship, Research and Creative Inquiry (20%):

• Engage in and disseminate scholarship related to areas of Honors education, teaching/learning, curriculum/pedagogy development or interdisciplinary research.
• Scholarly activities include all phases of the research and creative productive process, from background investigations through publication and dissemination.

Service and leadership (20%):

• Serve on internal Honors committees such as scholarships, curriculum, awards, and/or a project of special interest.
• Hold appropriate office hours each week (typically 1.5 hours per week per 3-unit class taught).
• Participate in and contribute to faculty meetings and discussions.
• Participate in and contribute to events at the W.A. Franke Honors College.

All additional teaching, service, and scholarships must follow the internal Honors Faculty Annual Performance Review and Policy Guidelines.

Additional duties may be assigned.

This workload distribution is subject to change based on the needs of the college or performance criteria

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in a related field.
• A record accomplishment of research or scholarship in areas relevant to sustainability and/or transdisciplinary education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading courses in the fields of sustainability and/or transdisciplinary practice.
• Experience in higher education teaching and course development that incorporates experiential learning, critical thinking, and transdisciplinary approaches.
• Experience in leading collaborative projects between students and external partners would be advantageous.

Rank To be Determined Tenure Information Career-Track (CT) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Robert Stephan

rstephan@arizona.edu

Open Date 8/20/2026 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 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.

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