Adjunct (Non-Credit) 2026-2027 UAF College of Liberal Arts

Would you like to assist UAF's College of Liberal Arts with programs we offer? Are you going to work on a grant awarded through CLA? Then please apply here!

The College of Liberal Arts is looking for non-credit adjunct faculty. Adjunct positions are on a dates needed contract basis. This position is a temporary faculty position for research, approved course development, and other non-teaching, non-credit work. Duties include working on grants awarded through CLA, developing a course outline, syllabus, teaching materials, and tests as needed, or other duties for which you would be hired. Subject areas include but are not limited to: Anthropology, Art, Communication, English, Foreign Languages, Global Studies, History, Journalism, Justice, Linguistics, Music, Arctic and Northern Studies, Philosophy & Humanities, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre & Film, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

This position is a temporary faculty position for research, approved course development, and other non-teaching, non-credit work.

The applicant should have the expertise and education required by the department to complete the work assigned.

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional methodologies and best practices in teaching and learning. The individual should posses strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. Excellent customer service skills are required, along with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners. The candidate should also possess the knowledge and skills necessary to support and work effectively on grant-funded initiatives administered through the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree desired, Bachelor's degree or relevant training and or experience may be considered.

Position Details:

This is a part-time, temporary exempt position.  Pay will be based on grant budgets or department determination.  Depending on the position, hybrid and remote (within the United States) work arrangements may be considered.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

Please attach a resume, cover letter and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

This is a pooled position, and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer. This posting will close to applications on or before June 30, 2027.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ellen Cruse or Miriam Stelges, College of Liberal Arts HR Coordinators, at uaf-cla-hr@alaska.edu or 907-474-7231.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.