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Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
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 at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Department:
Rhetoric & Writing Department
Department's Website:
ualr.edu/rhetoric
Summary of Job Duties:
This one-year non tenure-track position includes teaching in developmental, first-year, and intermediate composition, contributing to curricula and assessment in developmental writing, and to departmental, college, and university service. This position may include teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats. Employees are expected to work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
- A Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric, Technical Communication, Education, or a closely related area
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Organizational, written and oral communication skills;
- Professional writing experience;
- Online or hybrid experience;
- Prior composition teaching experience with an emphasis on first-year students.
Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
- Teaching in-person and some hybrid or online teaching.;
- Work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community;
- Participate in department, university, and community service, including service on the department’s; Composition Committee helping with assessment and professional development.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Teaching experience in a college setting;
- Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in a traditional and online format;
- Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
40,850
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Joyce Carter, Chair, [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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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:
Hearing, Standing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Benefits Eligible:
Yes