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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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 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

Summary of Job Duties:

This full-time non-tenure-track Instructor 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. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education & 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 & Experience

• Prior composition teaching experience with an emphasis on first-year students;

• Experience teaching diverse populations of students;

• Organizational written and oral communication skills;

• Professional writing experience;

• Online or hybrid experience.

Job Duties & 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;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Teaching experience in a college setting.

• Ability to teach composition courses face-to-face and online;

• Demonstrate a commitment to student retention and success.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae List of three Professional References (name email business title)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For priority application review please apply by December 15.


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.Jennifer Dawes Chair

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 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 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 Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes