Assistant Professor – 9 MONTH

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Type of Position:
Faculty – Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

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:
Rhetoric & Writing Department

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing (tenure track) to begin in August of 2024. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, high-quality education to a community of diverse learners. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• PhD in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Composition, Technical Communication, English, and other appropriate disciplines; other terminal degrees considered. ABD considered.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in various forms and theories of nonfiction or technical/professional communication to teach in the BA and MA concentrations;
• Interest in working in cross-disciplinary settings;
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities
• Record of effectiveness as a teacher; and
• Existing scholarly record and/or clear scholarly trajectory in Rhetoric and Writing Studies, broadly defined.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in Composition, Rhetoric, Technical Writing, and/or Nonfiction that may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats
• Provide service on departmental, college, and university committees as well as service in the community and to the discipline;
• Produce and disseminate scholarly and creative works
• Other duties assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teaching experience in a college setting;
• Ability to teach a variety of courses in traditional and online formats;
• Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

53,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae

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:

Joyce Carter, Chair of Rhetoric and Writing, [email protected]

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:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. 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, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

Constant Physical Activity:
Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:
Yes