Adjunct Faculty, Department of Computer Science

Position Information

Type of Position:
Adjunct Faculty

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Department:
Computer and Information Sciences

Closing Date: (date not specified)

Teach in one of the following subject areas as assigned:
Computer Science concepts, Programming, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Web/Cloud Development.

This is a pool position. Applicants will be contacted as positions become available. The position reports to the department head/program director/dean who assigns responsibilities regarding student needs and course outcomes.

Required Education and/or

Work Experience:

Instructors teaching lower and/or upper-level courses for associate or bachelor’s degrees must hold a master’s degree in the discipline or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the subject area. Courses leading to a master’s require a doctorate degree. Adjunct faculty with a clinical assignment must be prepared at the level required by accreditation. Instructors in occupational and technical areas are generally required to hold a minimum of an associate’s degree and related work experience.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements.

Preferred Education and/or

Work Experience:

Prior teaching experience.

• Classroom and online instruction
• Assess and evaluate student learning
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates.
• Requires consistent on-time attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current knowledge of the relevant discipline.
• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries.
• Ability to respond to needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles.
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues.

Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check. May also include a drug screen, child maltreatment check, and proof of immunizations depending upon area of study.

Dependent upon department.

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

• Proof of Veteran Status

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Please do not send to the listed recruitment contact.

HR

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 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.