Visiting Assistant Professor

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor - 9 MONTH
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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Philosophy & Liberal Studies Dept

Department's Website:

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Visiting Assistant Professor position is a temporary, non tenure-track, one (1)-year appointment and includes teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats. Employees will be expected to work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community, and to teach courses as assigned in keeping with University workload policy. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or

Experience:

* Terminal degree in the field of research/teaching

* Teaching experience in a college setting

* Research consistent with departmental focus and needs

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Teach three courses per semester in Philosophy and/or Interdisciplinary Studies

* Advise students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies or Philosophy

* Perform program-, school-, college-, and university-level service as needed

* Keep at least three regular office hours (in person or virtual) each week

* Attend regular Philosophy/Interdisciplinary Studies program and School of Human Inquiry faculty meetings

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

* Teaching experience in a college setting;

* A program of research/creative consistent with departmental focus on positive communication in interpersonal and organizational communication contexts;

* Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in a traditional and online format;

* Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kathryn King, Interim Co-Director, kaking

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