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Job Description
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Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
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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Department:
Rhetoric & Writing Department
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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; and participating in departmental college and university service and governance. This position may include teaching face-to-face and/or online. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
Masters degree in Rhetoric and Composition Writing Studies Technical Communication and/or Professional Writing Creative Nonfiction Public Administration English or other related discipline
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Prior composition teaching experience with an emphasis on first-year students
Experience teaching to a range of student backgrounds and learning styles
Organizational written and oral communication skills
Professional writing experience
Online or hybrid experience
Job Duties and/or Responsibilities
Teaching in-person and online
Work positively with faculty staff students and the community
Participate in department university and community service and governance including service on the departments Composition Committee as well as assessment and professional development
Knowledge skills and abilities
Teaching experience in a college setting
Ability to teach composition courses face-to-face and online
Appreciation for the variety of student backgrounds and learning styles and a commitment to student retention and success.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Finalists for the position will be asked to submit a teaching portfolio containing a teaching philosophy sample syllabus and assignment from a relevant course.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.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe 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 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 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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Standing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
