Global Campus Professor - Department of Financial Operations (Remote)

The Global Campus Professor is focused on exceptional learning experiences that emphasize innovative, high-quality teaching, a deep commitment to student learning and success, and the cultivation of a supportive and caring academic community. Global Campus Faculty are in 12-month, ranked, career-track (not eligible for tenure) positions with core duties to teach asynchronous undergraduate and graduate courses to adult learners; lead development of programs and courses and supervision mentorship of associate faculty; and service to students and the institution to ensure its continued improvement toward its critical student success goals.

At the heart of our institution is a deep commitment to a Culture of Care—an ethos that emphasizes proactive, compassionate, and responsive engagement to ensure every student feels supported and empowered to succeed. UAGC programs are intentionally designed to bridge academic learning and workforce relevance, equipping students with both practical skills and disciplinary expertise that prepare them for meaningful career advancement and lifelong learning.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching 

Global Campus Professor demonstrate a passion for helping students achieve their goals, applying disciplinary and professional knowledge in effective practices in teaching, assessment, and student engagement for online, asynchronous courses.

• Deliver high-quality, engaging online instruction.
• Connect the learning experience to workforce skills and professional advancement. 
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for adult learners.
• Prioritize student learning, achievement, and timely feedback.
• Maintain strong communication with students and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Ensure academic integrity and uphold university policies.
• Collaborate with academic support teams to enhance student experience.

Learning Leadership  

The UAGC online educational model is built around a "quality at scale" approach, in which a centralized, expertly designed curriculum ensures consistency, rigor, and excellence across all course sections. All faculty teach from a shared course shell, allowing them to focus on delivering high-impact instruction and individualized support.

• Develops and improve courses and innovative teaching practices in collaboration with instructional designers, assessment specialists, and other experts.
• Develops and improve course materials including texts, media, assessment tools, and other innovative instructional modalities.
• Review, support, and mentor instructional quality of associate faculty.
• Leads continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional design, with a focus on relevance, rigor, and accessibility 
• Collaborates with other departments such as student success, student affairs, library, writing center, access and wellness, academic advising, and career services to create, monitor, and improve initiatives for a holistic student support experience. 
• Supports students’ sense of connection to the university in an online environment. 

Service

• Attends and actively participates in department, college, and university meetings.
• Engages in shared governance activities and committees.
• Participates in search and hiring committees.
• Supports accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentors and supports faculty and staff.
• Collaborates on university student success and other initiatives.

Additional Information:

Recommendations for appointment and faculty rank are made by department faculty and the College Dean and approved by the Vice Provost for Global Campus Academic Affairs, guided by standards of achievement in teaching and service at each rank, including the the following expectations:

• Global Campus Assistant Professor (terminal degree, or master’s degree with substantial professional and / or college teaching experience)
• Global Campus Associate Professor (terminal degree and 4 years full-time college teaching experience)
• Global Campus Professor (terminal degree and 8 years full-time college teaching experience)

Distribution and expectations of duties, including teaching load, vary annually depending on department needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to create inclusive, engaging, and supportive online learning environments that foster student success and belonging.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with adult learners from varying academic preparedness levels.
• Ability to align academic content with workforce needs and industry trends to ensure program relevance and graduate preparedness.
• Skill in using educational technology and learning management systems to deliver high-quality online instruction and feedback.
• Ability to interpret student success data and use insights to improve teaching practices and curricular design.
• Commitment to a student-centered Culture of Care, including proactive outreach, timely feedback, and individualized support.
• Ability to effectively balance teaching, service, and administrative responsibilities in a complex online learning environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a capacity to foster student engagement and clarity in a remote learning context.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities within a flexible, evolving work environment.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, 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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Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned master’s degree in insurance/risk, business banking or finance discipline.
• Expertise in insurance/risk, business banking or finance industry.
• Evidence of promise or experience demonstrating adequate training, depth of knowledge in a particular specialty, and capacity to undertake high-quality teaching and service.
• Familiarity with best practices in teaching and learning, including curriculum development assessment strategies, especially in virtual environments.
• A collaborative and student-centered approach to leadership and instructional support.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in insurance/risk, business banking or finance and applied professional experience in the field.
• Experience teaching in on-ground and online higher education, including experience in faculty development, instructional design, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with adult, non-traditional, post-traditional learners.
• Experience contributing to a strategic vision, increased student success, and growth.

Special Instructions to Applicant: The application window is anticipated to close on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (11:59 PM MST).

Rate of Pay: $75,000-$120,000

Compensation Type: Salary at 1.0 Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Compensation Guidance:

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Career Stream:  Global Campus Professor

Level: Chapter 3

Job Function: Instructional and Assessment Services

Job Family: UAGC Online Instructor

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) (https://clery.arizona.edu/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.

For more information regarding this position, please contact us at talent@arizona.edu.