Assistant Professor - 9 MONTH

Closing Date:

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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Required Education and/or Experience:

• PhD, EdD, or ABD in Special Education or a related field;
• Teaching experience.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Special Education teaching experience in a K-12 setting;
• Research consistent with departmental focus and needs;
• College teaching experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach in face-to-face, online, and weekend formats;
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned;
• Have an active research agenda;
• Collaborate to rebuild the special ed program;
• Participate in university and community service;
• Work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community;
• Serve as liaison to the special education community, including schools, the state, and community organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Teaching experience in a K-12 setting;
• Teaching experience in college setting;
• A program of research consistent with departmental focus;
• 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:

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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.