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

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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. Experience in futuring/foresight or systems thinking and complexity practice are also highly desirable qualities.

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.

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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

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.
• Contribute to the recruitment, promotion, and assessment of
  the Creative Intelligence and Innovation academic program.

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.

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

• 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.