Adjunct Faculty-Biology

Adjunct Faculty (Position)

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty
Workstudy Position: No
Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)
Sponsorship Available: No
University: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid‑sized public university redefining higher education. We provide transformative, hands‑on learning experiences across over 70 academic programs, including certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Our diverse community mirrors Arkansas’s vibrant tapestry, committed to serving the state’s varied population and enhancing institutional quality.

Our workplace culture promotes a healthy work‑life balance. The benefits establecido include university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waivers for employees and families; 12 official holidays; immediate leave accrual; and retirement plans with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of salary.

Fort Smith, Arkansas – Nestled along the Arkansas River, this city blends history, culture, and natural beauty, offering a vibrant downtown, diverse dining, and scenic riverfront trails.

• Classroom and online instruction
• Assess and evaluate student learning
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and providing leadership
• Ensure consistent on-time attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and/or

Work Experience:

Instructors teaching lower and/or upper‑level courses requiring an associate or bachelor’s degree must hold a master’s degree in the discipline or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the subject area. Those teaching master’s‑level courses require a doctorate. Adjunct faculty with a clinical assignment must meet accreditation requirements. Occupational and technical faculty generally need at least an associate’s degree and related work experience.

Relevant job‑related education or experience may substitute parts of these requirements.

Preferred Education and/or

Work Experience:

Prior teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Current knowledge of the relevant discipline
• Good organizational skills and timeliness in responding to student inquiries
• Ability to respond to learners from diverse backgrounds in a multicultural environment
• Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching/learning styles
• Ability(loop) to use technology effectively in teaching
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues

Background Check Requirements: Criminal background check and motor vehicle registry (MVR) check. Additional checks may include a drug screen, child maltreatment check, and proof of immunizations, depending on the area of study.

Working Relationships: Work with a dynamic team of faculty, staff, and students in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. May have contact with vendors, other agencies, and the general public.

Employees Supervised: None

Special Job Dimensions: The work is performed primarily in an office setting with regular data entry. The employee routinely sits for extended periods, occasionally stands and walks, uses close vision focusing on a computer screen, talks and hears regularly, and may lift items up to 50 lbs. The routine schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and travel.

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

Proof of veteran status

HR: 479‑788‑7080

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send application materials to the listed recruitment contact.

This position may be subject to a pre‑employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and Wetter drug screening. AHg criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the position requirements. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner per applicable laws.

The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity institution. The university does not discriminate in educational programs or activities, including admission and employment, on the basis of any protected class. Questions concerning Title IX may be sent to the university’s Title IX Coordinator and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Individuals 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.