Faculty-History

Position Overview

Institution: University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana (UACCHT)

Department: Social Science

Type of Position: Faculty – Non‑Tenure

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: No

Recruitment Contact: Kathryn Hopkins –

Faculty shall be responsible to the dean and the Vice Chancellor for Academics with the following duties:

• Be concerned with all aspects of teaching and student learning and provide instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the college and approved course outlines.
• Provide assessment of student learning and use this assessment to improve instruction.
• Acquaint students with course requirements, how grades are determined, during the first week of class and provide periodic evaluations of progress.
• Meet classes as scheduled; follow appropriate syllabi; attend faculty, committee, and division meetings.
• Prepare thoroughly for each class period.
• Display professional mannerisms in conduct and appearance.
• Hold ten office hours per week for student consultation and post the hours for students to know.
• Serve as an advisor to students majoring in the instructor’s discipline or an assigned area.
• Maintain accurate class rolls and attendance records and submit required reports to Student Services.
• Emphasize the importance of prompt, regular, continuous attendance.
• Submit names of students who may need counseling to the Vice Chancellor for Student Services.
• Prepare and submit grade reports to the Enrollment Services office at the close of each period.
• Accept registration duty assignments from the administration.
• Submit curriculum changes or new curriculum to the dean for review on a timely basis.
• Recommend textbook changes in consultation with the dean.
• Serve as a faculty advisor and/or sponsor to student organizations when requested.
• Report all irregularities, questions, or problems concerning instruction to the dean and/or Vice Chancellor.
• Participate in commencement exercises in academic dress, unless excused.
• Maintain current credentials on file with the Vice Chancellor for Academics and the Office of Human Resources.
• Abide by regulations in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Attend and support the activities of the college.
• Participate in professional activities to stay current in discipline.
• Assume special duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor or representative.
• Teach college political science and history courses.
• Serve as an academic advisor.
• Work closely with faculty, dean, tutoring staff, and other personnel to promote student success.
• Serve on department and university committees.
• Participate in professional development.
• Willingness to teach at Hope and/or Texarkana campuses.

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in History or Political Science required. Teaching experience in this area preferred.

• Willingness to teach at Hope and/or Texarkana campuses, or online.
• Night and weekend duties may be required.

Base salary: $36,000.00, commensurate with education and experience.

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

• Constant:
  Standing, Talking
• Frequent:
  Hearing, Sitting
• Occasional:
  Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Yes

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 preference, or pregnancy.

Criminal Background Check (includes background check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen; other checks may be required depending on position).

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.