University of Arkansas System
Visiting Instructor - 9 MONTH
University of Arkansas System, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72204
Faculty - Non-Tenure
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 Master's 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 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 department's 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: commensurate with education and experience. Required documents to apply: Curriculum Vitae Optional documents: 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 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. Constant physical activity: Sitting, standing Frequent physical activity: Talking, walking Occasional physical activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Benefits eligible: Yes
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 Master's 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 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 department's 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: commensurate with education and experience. Required documents to apply: Curriculum Vitae Optional documents: 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 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. Constant physical activity: Sitting, standing Frequent physical activity: Talking, walking Occasional physical activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Benefits eligible: Yes