Adjunct, English

Position

Adjunct Faculty, Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas

English, Rhetoric and Writing, and Media Communication

Teach in one of the following subject areas as assigned:
English, Composition, Rhetoric, Writing, Communication, and/or Speech. 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.

• 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

Qualifications of instructors teaching in the classroom for both lower and/or upper-level courses leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree requires 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 have 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.

Prior teaching experience.

• 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

Working Relationships:
Work with a dynamic team of faculty, staff, and students in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. May possibly have contact with vendors, personnel from other agencies and institutions, and the general public.

List Employees Supervised:
None

Work performed primarily in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. The employee frequently sits for extended periods of time, and occasionally stands and walks. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee regularly talks and hears. Employee occasionally lifts items up to 50 pounds.

Routine work schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional overtime and travel required.

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

Dependent upon department.

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging…