Associate Faculty – Doctoral Advancing Community, Critical Thought, Engagement, Scholarship, Success

Mercadona

Associate Faculty responsible for instructing doctoral courses in an online setting at University of Phoenix. Engaging with students to drive academic rigor and as per university standards.

Posted 7/27/2026part-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $1,035 - $3,686 per courseWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver course content, learning activities, and student assessments using the University’s current course materials.
Share supplemental knowledge and experience to help students understand and make the connections between course concepts and real-world applications.
Work efficiently and effectively to provide high quality instruction to university students in accordance with the standards in the University of Phoenix Faculty Handbook and all other applicable policies and procedures.
Ensure all class materials are made available to students on a timely basis to facilitate timely participation and relevant classroom instruction and discussion.
Provide each student the opportunity to grow, develop, and achieve academic success by maintaining an engaged classroom presence, timely responding to student inquiries, and creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to develop cognitive skills and confidence.
Proactively address student academic issues in accordance with University policies and guidance.
Perform a variety of additional duties, such as coaching, tutoring, and identifying appropriate additional resources, as determined by specific course and or program requirements that support student learning and success inside and outside of the classroom environment; oversee student clinical/practicum/mentorship experiences as required by the course and/or program, as applicable.
Attend various faculty meetings and University events as required, including but not limited to General Faculty Meetings, Content Area Meetings, and student graduations.
Maintain current knowledge of all applicable University course updates, instruction standards and other relevant information that contributes to associate faculty effectiveness and student engagement and achievement.
Maintain current professional and technical knowledge of content area(s) through employment, professional certification/licensure, professional conference attendance/speaking engagements, professional publications, personal networks, professional organizations, and other viable means.
Instruct and perform other job-related required duties in an online environment, as dictated by program requirements.
Maintain an understanding of all applicable University technology and adapt to technology changes as needed to facilitate classes and maintain active faculty status.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate in Business, Education, Healthcare, or a related degree requiring the successful completion of a dissertation OR
Doctorate in any area requiring the successful completion of a dissertation
Must have 6 doctoral level credits in research methodologies (excluding dissertation or thesis credits)
In lieu of research credits, 2 years of experience as an Associate Dean or higher supporting graduate or undergraduate students AND 3 years of professional experience
Degree must be from a regionally accredited institution
Complete the self-guided Dissertation Chair Training Refresher (DCTR) annually
Related Degree Clarification: Curriculum and Instruction, Economics, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Finance, Information Systems Management, Psychology, Public Health, or Nursing.
Must have record of research and scholarly activity
Scholarship Requirement: All faculty members must have one record of scholarship within the last five years that meets UOPX’s definition of scholarship engagement. Faculty who currently do not meet this requirement may still be qualified; however, they have one year from the date the content area is approved to come into compliance with this Graduate Faculty Scholarship requirement to maintain the content area approval.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in our 401(k) plan
Competitive tuition assistance for you and eligible dependents