Adjunct/Part-time Lecturer

About the University

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) is a metropolitan research university dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education. With over 8,900 students, UA Little Rock fosters innovation and leadership, contributing significantly to the cultural and economic vitality of Little Rock and the state.

Job Summary

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking non-tenure-track Lecturers for its College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. Successful candidates will be responsible for delivering classroom instruction, creating course materials, assessing student work, and fulfilling other duties related to their assigned courses and teaching modalities. Opportunities may arise in various departments including Anthropology, Applied Communications, Art and Design, Education, English, History, Mass Communications, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Rhetoric and Writing, the School of Public Affairs, Sociology, Theatre, and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct classes as per the schedule, ensuring advance notification and arrangements for any absences.
• Maintain accessibility to students via email, phone, or scheduled office hours, providing additional appointment times as needed.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to university guidelines and adhere to the final exam schedule.
• Keep accurate student academic records and submit final grades and other required information promptly.
• Uphold student information confidentiality, sharing it only within established university protocols.
• Evaluate students based strictly on academic merit and address student inquiries or grade appeals in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all university policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• A Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching at the college level is advantageous.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in navigating learning management systems like Blackboard and utilizing Google Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management capabilities.
• Effective record-keeping abilities.

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term position with less than an annual appointment. Sponsorship is not available. The salary will be determined based on the candidate's education and experience. Applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States by their first day of employment. All application materials are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions regarding Title IX should be directed to the University's Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Physical Activity Requirements: Constant talking and walking; frequent sitting and standing; occasional manipulation of items with fingers, including keyboarding.

Benefits: This position is not benefits-eligible.

Application Process: Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, must apply through Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com by searching for 'Find Jobs'. University of Arkansas System students should also search for 'Find Jobs for Students' within Workday. All job postings close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified closing date. Applications saved as drafts can be completed via 'My Draft Applications' on the Candidate Home page. Required documents include a resume. Please upload all application materials to the University of Arkansas System Career Site; do not send materials to the recruitment contact. No background check is required for this position.