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Biology Adjunct Faculty

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in biology with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline (preferably Anatomy and Physiology) required.
  • Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in a community college with a diverse student body.
  • Ability to develop, revise, implement, and assess the curriculum; familiarity with classroom technology and web-based educational tools.
  • Flexibility to teach day, evening, and weekend classes; willingness to teach at off-campus sites and use alternative delivery methods.

Responsibilities

  • Teach biology courses in a dynamic community college setting, online or in person as campus needs require.
  • Interact with and respond to the academic and cultural needs of a diverse student body.
  • Develop, revise, implement, and assess biology curriculum to ensure students acquire current knowledge, incorporating technology and web-based tools.
  • Be prepared to teach at off-campus sites and utilize alternative delivery methods, including day, evening, and weekend classes.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Teaching
  • Diversity Awareness

About the company

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University of Arkansas System

Higher Education

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state. The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 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 a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHigher Education
Company size10001

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Closing Date:


Type of Position:


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College


University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (501) 812-2839.


Department:

Natural Sciences


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for a part-time faculty position in Biology. This position requires a commitment to teaching in a dynamic community college setting and the ability to successfully interact and respond to the broad ranging needs of an academically and culturally diverse campus setting. Courses may be online or in person dependent upon campus need.


Qualifications:

  • A master’s degree in biology with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline (preferably an Anatomy and Physiology preparation) is required.
  • A minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting involving a diverse student body, is preferred. 
  • The successful candidate will possess competence and experience to develop, revise, implement and assess the curriculum to ensure that students are acquiring current knowledge, including familiarity with technology used in classroom settings. 
  • The ability to utilize web-based educational technology is expected.
  • Candidates must have flexibility to teach day, evening, and weekend classes. 
  • Teaching assignments may include off-campus sites and involve alternative delivery methods.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

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


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants


Recruitment Contact Information:

Human Resources
humanresources@uaptc.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:


University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.
 

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and 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.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


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Benefits Eligible:

No

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