PT Faculty - Biology

Position Overview

University of Arkansas Grantham seeks a remote part‑time faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology. The position is fully online and recruits from a list of U.S. states including AR, 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 and WY.

Please apply only if you can live and work full‑time in one of the listed states.

• 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.
• Responsibility includes timely interaction with students and quality assessment of student work with substantive feedback.
• Provide weekly "office hours" support and communicate (e.g., email, posting, live‑chat, etc.) in a timely manner with students, other faculty and staff regarding student concerns or issues.
• Faculty will take part in shared governance of curriculum, in some instances participating in curriculum development.
• Participate in training on necessary technologies to facilitate courses.
• Assume responsibility to keep current in the field of study/area of expertise and continue to develop professionally in content, methodologies, and distance‑learning strategies.
• Able to make decisions and work independently with exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Maintain accurate electronic records for both the learning management system maintenance as well as the University records system and submit all records when required.
• Participate actively in faculty development opportunities (internally and externally).
• Provide feedback concerning student and faculty issues.
• Utilize the philosophy and objectives of University of Arkansas Grantham to create a positive growth environment for learning. Follow principles of good educational practice: provide ongoing contact between students, develop reciprocity/cooperation among students, use active learning techniques, give prompt feedback, emphasize time on task, communicate high expectations, and respect diverse talents and ways of learning.
• Proactively participate with students within programs through teaching, welcome forums, recorded videos, etc.
• Notify the appropriate University administrator of any course or course administration issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in the Outcomes Assessment Process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Part‑time faculty teaching undergraduate courses are required to hold a Master's degree in Biology or hold a Master's degree with 18 credit hours in the specific discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution along with the necessary professional experience.
• Faculty are required to have experiential qualifications in addition to academic credentials.
• Five years of professional experience.
• Prospective faculty must enroll in and successfully complete the Faculty Orientation Training Course.
• Online teaching experience is preferred.
• All degrees must be conferred from an institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). For faculty holding degrees awarded by non‑U.S. institutions, the institutions must be approved by the appropriate governmental or accreditation agency.
• A student‑centered instructional philosophy is required.
• Curriculum development experience a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite Products and leveraging the Internet.
• Knowledge of, and use of Blackboard Learning Management System is preferred.
• Able to make decisions and work independently with effective problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with technicians and faculty.
• Knowledge of distance learning educational model required.
• Able to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate information electronically.
• In‑depth knowledge of distance learning educational models, adult learning styles, and technology‑assisted instruction.
• In‑depth knowledge of developing curriculum design required.
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