PT Faculty - Sociology (3)

Remote Pt Faculty

The University of Arkansas Grantham is looking for REMOTE PT Faculty in the following states: AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, KS, IA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI and WY.Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-timein one of the states listed above.State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Part-time Faculty for University of Arkansas Grantham (UAG) have primary responsibility for online instruction and corresponding outreach to an approximate maximum load of 70 students at a given time.Part-time faculty serve in a remote capacity at the University.This position is for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and will report to the Administrative Faculty.Part-time faculty 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.

Each course week runs Wednesday through Tuesday midnight of the following week.Faculty are given access one week prior to the course start date to set up the course.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 departmental-defined courses, programs of study, and degrees.
• Responsibility includes timely interaction with students and quality assessment of student work with substantive feedback.
• Provide weekly "office hours" support and communicate (e.g., email, posting, live-chat, etc.) in a timely manner with students, other faculty and staff regarding student concerns or issues.
• Faculty will take part in shared governance of curriculum, in some instances participating in curriculum development.
• 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 in content, methodologies, and distance-learning strategies.
• Able to make decisions and work independently with exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Maintain accurate electronic records for both the learning management system maintenance as well as the University records system and submit all records when required.
• Participate actively in faculty development opportunities (internally and externally).
• Provide feedback concerning student and faculty issues.
• Utilize the philosophy and objectives of University of Arkansas Grantham to create a positive growth environment for learning. Follow principles of good educational practice: provide ongoing contact between students, develop reciprocity/cooperation among students, use active learning techniques, give prompt feedback, emphasize time on task, communicate high expectations, and respect diverse talents and ways of learning.
• Proactively participate with students within programs through teaching, welcome forums, recorded videos, etc.
• Notify the appropriate University administrator of any course or course administration issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in the Outcomes Assessment Process
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED SKILLS:

• Part-time faculty teaching undergraduate courses are required to hold a Master's degree in Sociology or hold a Master's degree with 18 credit hours in the specific discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution along with the necessary professional experience.
• Faculty are required to have experiential qualifications in addition to academic credentials.
• Five years of professional experience.
• Prospective faculty must enroll in and successfully complete the Faculty Orientation Training Course.
• Online teaching experience is preferred.
• All degrees must be conferred from an institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). For faculty holding degrees awarded by non-U.S. institutions, the institutions must be approved by the appropriate governmental or accreditation agency.
• A student-centered instructional philosophy is 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 with technicians and faculty
• Knowledge of distance learning educational model required
• Able to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate information electronically
• In-depth knowledge of distance learning educational models, adult learning styles, and technology-assisted instruction.
• In-depth knowledge of developing curriculum design required
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required
• High speed Internet and a webcam are required for this role.
• Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• A flexible work schedule is required.
• Able to multi-task yet maintain close attention to detail and timeliness of work production.
• Able to work in a positive team-oriented manner with a variety of people (students, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and members of the general public)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.