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University of Arkansas System

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Education • Government • Non-profit

University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive public university system dedicated to advancing economic, educational, and cultural development in the state of Arkansas. The system incorporates a wide range of campuses and units, providing access to quality education, research, and community service. It offers premium benefits to its employees and hosts regular board meetings to discuss strategic planning and governance. The University of Arkansas System is committed to fostering growth through its strategic Transformation 2025 Plan and is led by a newly appointed president, retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General Jay B. Silveria. The system includes numerous universities, community colleges, and specialized institutions across Arkansas.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1871

📚 Education

🏛️ Government

🤝 Non-profit

💰 $9.9M Grant on 2022-02

📋 Description

• Part-time Faculty for University of Arkansas Grantham (UAG) responsible for online instruction and outreach to a maximum of 70 students • Serve in a remote capacity at the University • Teach courses that may begin monthly or quarterly depending on the course and program • Courses are eight weeks in length and utilize the Blackboard Learning Management System • Faculty are given access one week prior to the course start date to set up the course • 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 • Timely interaction with students and quality assessment of student work with substantive feedback • Provide weekly “office hours” support communicating with students regarding their concerns • 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

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering and Engineering Management or Master’s degree with 18 credit hours in the specific discipline • Five years of professional experience • Enroll in and successfully complete the Faculty Orientation Training Course • Online teaching experience is preferred • All degrees must be conferred from an institution accredited • Student-centered instructional philosophy 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 • Knowledge of distance learning educational model required • Able to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate information electronically • In-depth knowledge of developing curriculum design required • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required • High speed Internet and a webcam required for this role • A flexible work schedule is required

🏖️ Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance • tuition waivers for employees and their families • 12 official holidays • immediate leave accrual • a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 - 10% of employee salary