PT Faculty - Computer Science

Job Overview

Institution: University of Arkansas Grantham

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty (Part‑time, Remote)

Location: Remote;
Candidates must be eligible to work full‑time in one of the following states: AR, AL, AZ, DE, FL, GA, KS, IA, , IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

• 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 substantive feedback on student work.
• Offer weekly office hours and communicate via email, live‑chat, or other timely methods with students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in shared governance of curriculum and, where applicable, contribute to curriculum development.
• Attend training on necessary technologies to facilitate courses.
• Maintain knowledge of the field of study and develop professionally in content, methodologies, and distance‑learning strategies.
• Work independently and make decisions using exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Maintain accurate electronic records for the learning management system and University records system.
• Participate actively in faculty development opportunities (internally and externally).
• Provide feedback concerning student and faculty issues and support the University’s philosophy to create a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with students through forums, recorded videos, and other online engagement.
• Notify appropriate University administrators of course or administrative issues in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (required for undergraduate teaching) or PhD (required for graduate teaching).
• Relevant certifications, if applicable.
• Five years of professional experience.
• Enrollment and successful completion of the Faculty Orientation Training Course.
• Online teaching experience preferred.
• Degrees conferred from an institution accredited by a U.S. accreditation agency (or appropriately approved foreign institution).
• Student‑centered instructional philosophy.
• Curriculum development experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and internet research.
• Knowledge of Blackboard Learning Management System preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and technicians.
• Knowledge and use of distance‑learning educational models required.
• High‑speed Internet and a webcam are required.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to multi‑task while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Background checks and verification of legal work authority required.
• Additional non‑technical skills: language, mathematical, reasoning as described in the original posting.

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 university‑contributed retirement programs ranging from 5–10% of salary.

The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. The University does not discriminate in its educational programs or activities on the basis of any protected category. Title IX concerns may be brought 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.

Recruitment: recruiting

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:  Do not send materials to the recruiter email address.

Background checks including criminal and sex‑offender registry checks will be conducted. Additional checks may be required as specified in the posting.