Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene

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Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty (Less than Annual Appointment Fixed Term)
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Workstudy Position: No
Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Location:

Fort Smith, Arkansas

The University of Arkansas—Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid‑sized public university offering over 70 academic programs, including certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. The university is committed to building a diverse community that mirrors Arkansas’s rich tapestry while enhancing the quality of its institution.

Benefits include 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 from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Dental Hygiene faculty 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
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and foster teamwork
• Ensure consistent on‑time attendance
• Other duties as assigned

• Required: Master’s degree in the discipline or a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in the subject area (or a doctorate degree for master’s‑level courses). Adjunct faculty with clinical assignments must be prepared at the level required by accreditation; occupational and technical areas generally require an associate’s degree and related work experience.
• Preferred: Prior teaching experience.
• Competencies:
  • Current knowledge of the discipline
  • Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries
  • Ability to engage learners from diverse educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment
  • Ability to deliver course outcomes through varied teaching/learning styles
  • Effective use of technology in teaching
  • Clear oral and written communication
  • Strong interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues

Work with faculty, staff, and students in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment; may also contact vendors, personnel from other agencies and institutions, and the general public.

Work performed primarily in an office setting. The employee regularly uses a computer; may sit for extended periods, occasionally stand and walk, and lift items up to 50 pounds. Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and travel required.

Dependent upon department.

• List of three professional references (name, email, business title)
• Resume
• Unofficial/official transcript(s)

• Proof of veteran status

May include criminal background check, motor vehicle registry, drug screening, child maltreatment check, and proof of immunizations, depending upon area of study.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities 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.

Contact: HR 479‑788‑7080