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Type of Position:
Graduate Assistant
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Research and Instruction for Undergraduate Engagement
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The role of the Library Engagement and Instruction Graduate Assistant is an engaging job that gives the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the educational experiences of students at the University of Arkansas while furthering the graduate assistant’s professional goals! Individuals in this role will fulfill a variety of job duties that will allow them to develop a diverse portfolio of skills and will get to utilize creativity within their daily job duties.
The position works with the Undergraduate Engagement Librarian to learn more about instruction and engagement at a professional level and serves our campus community by working to create information literacy content for high-enrollment general education courses. This work will mainly consist of a long-term project that involves assessing the current needs of target departments, creating instructional materials including tutorials and flipped lesson plans, and assessing the effectiveness of those materials once they are being used by students. The Library Engagement and Instruction Graduate Assistant will have the opportunity to gain experience designing instruction sessions, developing learning outcomes and assessments, and working to help undergraduate students with their studies. Additional opportunities to teach in-person library instruction sessions may also present themselves.
This position will also work closely and collaboratively with a dedicated team of colleagues in the library to provide excellent service to our patrons, including answering research questions, helping with special events and exhibits, and participating in other opportunities that allow them to explore areas of personal interest that contribute to professional development. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic to learn about how to utilize universal design principles to make instruction sessions as accessible as possible, excited about developing lessons that incorporate active learning activities, and most importantly, committed to creating effective instruction materials.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Anticipated appointment: March 6, 2024 (tentative start date) – August 2, 2024 (with possible renewal)
Stipend: $15,915 per year for a master’s student or $19,096 for a doctoral student; plus, waiver of tuition (but not fees)
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Enrollment in the Graduate School
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate competency in spoken English by submitting one of the following: (1) A test score of at least 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) speaking subtest, at least 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE), at least 26 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) speaking subtest, at least 72 or "pass" on the University's Spoken Language Proficiency Test (SLPT), at least 71 on the speaking portion of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Academic, or 50 on the University's SPEAK test.(Although the SPEAK test is no longer offered, official results from it will still be accepted.) or (2) proof of obtaining at least 80% on the course ELAC 5050 (International Teaching Assistants Training).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience creating instructional/educational materials
Experience in using an academic library for research
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Enthusiasm in working with a diverse student body
The ability to adapt to a flexible working schedule
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Stipend:
Master’s Students: $15,915
Doctoral Students: $19,096
Plus waiver of tuition (but not fees)
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Other (see special instructions for details), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents:
Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Kim Larsen, Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, [email protected]
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
No
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