Job Details

Adjunct Faculty Position

The University of Arkansas Grantham is looking for remote part-time faculty in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, KS, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI and WY. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

Part-time faculty for University of Arkansas Grantham (UAG) have primary responsibility for online instruction and corresponding outreach to an approximate maximum load of 70 students at a given time. Part-time faculty serve in a remote capacity at the University. This position is for the designated college and will report to the Faculty Manager. Part-time faculty teach courses that may begin monthly or quarterly depending on the course and program. Courses are eight weeks in length and utilize the Blackboard Learning Management System. Each course week runs Wednesday through Tuesday midnight of the following week. Faculty are given access one week prior to the course start date to set up the course.

Key job responsibilities include: following all University policies, providing instruction in accordance with the University and within the scope of departmentally-defined courses, programs of study, and degrees; responsibility includes timely interaction with students and quality assessment of student work with substantive feedback; providing weekly "office hours" support and communicating (e.g., email, posting, live-chat, etc.) in a timely manner with students, other faculty and staff regarding student concerns or issues; participating in training on necessary technologies to facilitate courses; assuming responsibility to keep current in the field of study/area of expertise and continue to develop professionally in content, methodologies, and distance-learning strategies; maintaining accurate electronic records for both the learning management system maintenance as well as the University records system and submitting all records when required; participating actively in faculty development opportunities (internally and externally); providing feedback concerning student and faculty issues; utilizing the philosophy and objectives of University of Arkansas Grantham to create a positive growth environment for learning; following principles of good educational practice; proactively participating with students within programs through teaching, welcome forums, recorded videos, etc.; notifying the appropriate University administrator of any course or course administration issues in a timely manner; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include: holding a Master's Degree in Juris Doctor, Political Science, Criminal Justice; minimum of 18 credit hours in Government to teach American Government; five years of professional experience; enrolling in and successfully completing the Faculty Orientation Training Course; online teaching experience is preferred; all degrees must be conferred from an institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); a student-centered instructional philosophy is required; curriculum development experience a plus; proficiency in MS Office Suite Products and leveraging the Internet; knowledge of, and use of Blackboard Learning Management System is preferred; able to make decisions and work independently with effective problem solving and analytical skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with technicians and faculty; knowledge of distance learning educational model required; able to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate information electronically; in-depth knowledge of distance learning educational models, adult learning styles, and technology-assisted instruction; in-depth knowledge of developing curriculum design required; excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required; high speed Internet and a webcam are required for this role; able to effectively communicate orally and in writing; a flexible work schedule is required; able to multi-task yet maintain close attention to detail and timeliness of work production; able to work in a positive team-oriented manner with a variety of people (students, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and members of the general public); language skills: able to read, analyze, and interpret common journals and legal documents; able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; able to effectively present information to executive management, faculty, staff, and/or students; mathematical skill: able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; reasoning ability: able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to present facts to faculty for departmental response; ability to deal with a variety of information presented in oral or written formats; ability to deal with non-verbal behavior in assisting with problem resolution; frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel (including the use of computer keyboards) and talk or hear (including the use of a telephone and computer); occasionally required to walk, stand, and make presentations; this position may involve sitting at a desk for extended periods of time; specific vision abilities include close vision and distance vision.

University of Arkansas Grantham will seek to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Such reasonable accommodation may take the form of making existing facilities readily accessible to or usable by individuals with a disability, restructuring jobs, modifying schedules, acquiring, or modifying equipment, adjusting training materials, adjusting employment policies, and the like.

Salary information is commensurate with education and experience. Required documents to apply include proof of veteran status, resume, and unofficial/official transcript(s). Optional documents include any additional materials that may support your application.