Instructor - 9 MONTH

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

22h • $58,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Agricultural and Extension Education, Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Leadership, or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
• Written and oral communications skills, including social media, graphic design, writing for press, and a variety of teaching delivery methods

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in Agricultural and Extension Education, or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years teaching experience in a higher education institution
• Knowledge of academic study of agricultural communications and agricultural leadership

Responsibilities

• lead classroom instruction
• provide curriculum materials
• construct syllabi
• create and give exams
• provide other scholastic guidance
• collaborating as part of a team by serving on appropriate departmental or college committees
• utilizing excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• maintaining an understanding of current educational issues and initiatives
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

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 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time