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As an employer, the University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote 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 - 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you need assistance with the application process, or if you are a person with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@uagrantham.edu.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@uagrantham.edu.
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EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED SKILLS:
Part-time faculty teaching undergraduate courses are required to hold a Master’s Degree in relevant field required
Required qualifications for graduate teaching include a PhD in relevant field required
Relevant certifications required, if applicable
Five years of professional experience
Prospective faculty must enroll in and successfully complete the Faculty Orientation Training Course
Online teaching experience is preferred
All degrees must be conferred from an institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). For faculty holding degrees awarded by non-U.S. institutions, the institutions must be approved by the appropriate governmental or accreditation agency.
A student-centered instructional philosophy is required
Curriculum development experience a plus
Proficiency in MS Office Suite Products and leveraging the Internet
Knowledge of, and use of Blackboard Learning Management System is preferred
Able to make decisions and work independently with effective problem solving and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with technicians and faculty
Knowledge of distance learning educational model required
Able to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate information electronically
In-depth knowledge of distance learning educational models, adult learning styles, and technology-assisted instruction.
In-depth knowledge of developing curriculum design required
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required
High speed Internet and a webcam are required for this role.
Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
A flexible work schedule is required.
Able to multi-task yet maintain close attention to detail and timeliness of work production.
Able to work in a positive team-oriented manner with a variety of people (students, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and members of the general public)
Language Skills: Able to read, analyze, and interpret common journals and legal documents. Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Able to effectively present information to executive management, faculty, staff, and/or students.
Mathematical Skill: Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to present facts to faculty for departmental response. Able to deal with a variety of information presented in oral or written formats. Able to deal with non-verbal behavior in assisting with problem resolution.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel (including the use of computer keyboards) and talk or hear (including the use of a telephone and computer).
Occasionally required to walk, stand, and make presentations.
This position may involve sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities include close vision and distance vision.
University of Arkansas Grantham will seek to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Such reasonable accommodation may take the form of making existing facilities readily accessible to or usable by individuals with a disability, restructuring jobs, modifying schedules, acquiring, or modifying equipment, adjusting training materials, adjusting employment policies, and the like.
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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.
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 is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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.