Assistant Professor

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Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure (Research)

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
AA | Office of Education Development

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Office of Educational Development (OED) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) is seeking a faculty level instructional designer (Assistant/Associate Professor) to implement educational innovations in order to improve learning outcomes of students. The designer will assist faculty across colleges in applying research-based design principles, methods, and best practices to instruct and assist faculty with instructional methods in online, blended, and face-to-face classroom environments, and to evaluate the effectiveness of these educational innovations. The designer will work as part of a team focused on assisting faculty with course design and delivery. Initial academic rank will depend on experience and credentials.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in instructional design or related field plus five (5) years of experience in the instructional design and/or evaluation of curricular materials required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with peers and clients

• Ability to effectively manage multiple activities under time constraints

• Familiarity with software tools to develop learning and multimedia objects, such as SoftChalk, Articulate Storyline, HTML, MS Word and PowerPoint

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in instructional design or related field

• Teaching experience in medical education, healthcare, or higher education

• Experience in developing and implementing active learning strategies, such as peer-based learning, problem based learning, or  team-based learning

• Experience with assessment software such as ExamSoft, Responds, EAC Outcomes

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with faculty to analyze needs and to design interventions and curricular materials to achieve desirable learning outcomes

• Collaborates with OED faculty to develop and present faculty development workshops on teaching and learning strategies and specific eLearning tools

• Analyzes, selects, and uses learning technologies in course delivery (virtual classrooms, web-based learning platforms)

• Creates instructional materials, including lesson plans, multi-media learning objects (video, audio, graphics), PowerPoint presentations

• Writes and edits instructional content, such as audio/video scripts, case scenarios, learning guides

• Participates in team based planning and implementation of instructional design process

• Evaluates the effectiveness of educational innovations and communicating results

• May perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:
Yes