PT Faculty - Government

Overview

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Closing Date: [Specified Closing Date]

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Not specified

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas Grantham

Founded in 1951, the University started as Grantham Radio License School - a private, postsecondary, degree-granting distance education institution. Since 2000, Grantham began offering degree programs exclusively online. In late 2021, Grantham joined the University of Arkansas System and officially became the University of Arkansas Grantham. UA Grantham is now a stronger institution with greater ability to serve the thousands of students enrolled in more than 60 online degrees and certificate programs.

We aim to provide quality, accessible, affordable, professionally relevant programs in a continuously changing global society. We offer a remote work environment with a culture that promotes work-life balance, and a benefits package including university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement program options.

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Part-time Faculty for University of Arkansas Grantham (UAG) have primary responsibility for online instruction and outreach. This position is for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences 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 at 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:

• Follow all University policies as provided in the University Catalog and Faculty Handbook.
• Provide instruction in accordance with the University and within the scope of departmentally-defined courses, programs of study, and degrees.
• Interact with students in a timely manner and provide quality assessment of student work with substantive feedback.
• Provide weekly office hours and communicate via email, posting, live-chat, etc., in a timely manner with students, other faculty and staff regarding student concerns or issues.
• Participate in curriculum development and may participate in shared governance of curriculum.
• Participate in training on necessary technologies to facilitate courses.
• Keep current in the field and continue professional development in content, methodologies, and distance-learning strategies.
• Make independent decisions with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Maintain accurate electronic records for learning management system and University records; submit records when required.
• Participate in faculty development opportunities (internal and external).
• Provide feedback concerning student and faculty issues.
• Align with the University’s philosophy and objectives to foster a positive learning environment and apply good educational practices.
• Proactively engage with students through teaching, welcome forums, and recorded content.
• Notify the appropriate University administrator of course or course administration issues in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Work Experience Requirements and Desired

Skills:

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