Posting Number req26588
Department Biosystems Engineering-Res
Department Website Link Biosystems Engineering
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Tucson Campus
Address 1177 E. 4th Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Biosystems Engineering (BE) at the University of Arizona seeks to hire a limited-term instructor to teach BE 483/583 for Fall 2026. The successful candidate of this course will teach BE 483/583 for Fall 2026.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Teach BE 483/583
Correspond with student on D2L as needed
Grade papers, online discussion post and exams
Record student course grades
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of greenhouse structural design and environmental control (heating, cooling, and ventilation).
Knowledge of hydroponic crop production and plant nutrient delivery systems.
Knowledge in post-harvest handling, intensive field production systems, and crop storage.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, or related engineering field.
Preferred Qualifications
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 Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible No Benefits
Rate of Pay $6,000
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 8/17/2026
Expected End Date 12/18/2026
Contact Information for Candidates Joel Cuello, Interim Head, Department of Biosystems Engineering
[email protected]
Open Date 7/23/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Special Instructions to Applicant
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