PEAW Online Adjunct Lecturer

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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 8900 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 Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience

Masters degree in Higher Education Student Success or related field;

At least one year prior experience teaching at the university level;

Professional experience interacting with college level students and/or in their academic field;

Attended an academic and/or student success conference.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

One year preferred experience teaching in an online environment utilizing Learning Management System (LMS).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Create a welcoming online learning environment and classroom community that promotes high levels of engagement risktaking in pursuit of learning and personal and academic integrity;

Deliver approved PEAW curriculum to online students utilizing the UALR Blackboard LMS;

Adhere to the PEAW syllabus template and schedule; textbook curriculum; flipped classroom model; grading rubrics; and all other standardized course materials to ensure consistency across all PEAW sections;

Within 10 days of assignment submission provide substantive feedback and evaluate online student performance using the UALR Blackboard LMS gradebook;

Respond to PEAW & student communications within 24 hours with a reply back notifying receipt to sender;

Maintain an established schedule be punctual for all meetings clearly detail how students are to contact you and respond to students questions emails and voicemails within 48 business hours;

Host weekly office hours (one hour a week per 3hour PEAW course);

Attend recurring faculty meetings phone conferences and ad hoc gatherings to remain abreast of curriculum deadlines and important departmental information;

Participate and complete the PEAW 5Alert System to assist in the prevention of NoCredit Grades and to encourage student attendance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Has a comprehensive grasp of student experience success and retention;

Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students;

Is able to motivate others;

Has the ability to solve problems and assess results;

Demonstrates a high level of selfdiscipline and selfmotivation;

Exudes a positive supportive and cooperative disposition toward others;

Is punctual and detailoriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks;

Is innovative in implementing teaching and learning strategies;

Is able to work well with others.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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.

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