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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe 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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Information Science
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking candidates to fill openings for its graduate assistant positions adjunct hires and other ad hoc hires. Evergreen requisitions provide a pool of candidates for consideration for filling multiple job openings or for filling positions that may become available later during the year. Our main need for Teaching Assistants occurs at the start of each semester while Research Assistants positions become available whenever a faculty receives a grant with funding to support that position. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
Graduate Degree or currently admitted to one of the following graduate degree program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock:
MS or PhD in Bioinformatics;
MS in Information Science or PhD in CIS Information Science;
MS in Information Quality or PhD in CIS Information Quality;
MS in Computer Science or PhD in CIS Computer Science;
MS in Engineering or PhD in Engineering Science and Systems.
Preferred Qualifications Special consideration will be given to candidates with experiences in the following areas:
Programming in languages such as Python or Java for Desktop Server Side Web Apps or Cloud;
Web Design and Development Skills involving HTML CSS and JavaScript;
IT Infrastructure knowledge including hardware operating systems networks and cloud computing;
Database Development and Writing SQL Queries (e.g. Oracle MS SQL Server);
Project Management System Development Life Cycle Experience;
Data Wrangling Statistics Data Mining and Machine Learning;
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching Assistants serve in an instructional capacity for courses within the Department of Information Science which typically include the following duties and responsibilities under the supervision of an Information Science faculty member. Examples of job duties include:
Attend class sessions;
Serve as an assistant in laboratory activities
Lead a class activity such as a discussion group or demonstration;
Hold Office House Tutor students Respond to email questions from students;
Proctor examinations;
Grade tests and papers;
Assist with development and evaluation of instructional materials.
Research Assistants serve in a research capacity for projects within the Department of Information Science which typically include the following duties and responsibilities under the supervision of an Information Science faculty member.
Develop work plans in accordance with research objectives;
Assist in the collection of data and/or conduct independent research specific to the research project
Perform development work for the project;
Depending on the needs of the project development work could include statistical analysis data mining programming database web design and development system analysis or tech support;
Conduct testing implementation and evaluation of project deliverables;
Coordinate project meetings and lead project discussions;
Prepares reports and publications as needed
Assist in other specialized administrative technical or editorial duties connected to the research project.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of higher education teaching principles and practices;
Knowledge of higher education research principles and practices;
Skill in planning organization coordination of activities;
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective team working relationships;
Skills in both verbal and written communication;
Skill in the use of computing and related software applications.
Additional Information:
Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button) if you want to be considered for this position.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
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.
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 preference or pregnancy. 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 Universitys 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.
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