Closing Date:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
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Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Sponsorship Available:
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University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) is a comprehensive community college committed to providing learning experiences that improve the lives of those we serve.
UACCB provides affordable access to technical education and college transfer programs that meet the diverse higher education needs of the citizens of north central Arkansas.These programs are provided to the traditional college student as well as to high school students through a state approved Secondary Area Career Center.The College also promotes economic development and an enhanced quality of life for the community through adult education, developmental education, customized business and industry training, and continuing education programs.
UACCB's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities within a supportive learning environment. We promote success through community partnerships, responsive programs, and an enduring commitment to improvement.
Thank you for your interest.We hope you will be joining us soon!
After reviewing the Job Duties and Qualifications listed below, click the Apply button at the top of the page to begin the application process.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process or for general application assistance, please contact the Human Resource Office at (870) 612-2045.
Dean of General Education
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Basic Functions
Under the direction of the Dean of General Education and Transfer, this full-time, 12-month faculty position is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the assigned General Education teaching area across on-ground, hybrid, and online formats. Beyond instruction, this position is essential for curriculum development, student learning assessment, and engagement with industry and/or academic partners to align educational programs with current academic, transfer, and workforce trends.
Position Duties
75% Classroom and Laboratory Instruction
Focus on delivering high-quality instruction in the assigned teaching area. This includes the development and assessment of student learning outcomes to ensure competency in both credit and non-credit coursework depending on program and assigned teaching area needs. The instructor utilizes the college’s student and learning management systems as well as other college identified instructional technology to deliver content effectively across multiple platforms while maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.
15% Student Retention and Recruitment
Directs efforts toward student success by implementing retention and completion strategies designed to identify and support students. This includes engaging with students regularly in both curricular and co-curricular settings. The instructor maintains regular office hours to provide a consistent point of contact for academic support and intervention. Additionally, this position actively leads and participates in recruitment activities to promote the General Education degree programs within the community and local high schools, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified applicants.
5% Industry/Academic Alignment
Focus on building and maintaining relationships with industry and/or academic partners to ensure that degree program and course curriculum remain aligned with current academic/transfer requirements and workforce needs.
5% Professional Development and College Service
Maintains professional expertise by staying current with regulatory, policy, or academic requirements, best practices, and teaching methodologies through ongoing professional development and faculty workshops. This duty includes participating in shared institutional governance through campus, division/department, and faculty senate meetings. The instructor also serves on committees and engages in service activities that support the institution and the local community.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
Subject Matter: Comprehensive understanding of subject matter in the identified teaching area.
Instructional Design: Knowledge of curriculum development and alignment, including the creation of syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.
Pedagogical Methodology: Understanding of student-centered learning and critical thinking strategies appropriate for both high school and adult learners.
Educational Technology: Knowledge of online, hybrid, and on-ground instructional delivery methods and the utilization of learning management systems (LMS).
Skills
Instructional Delivery: Skilled in delivering high-quality instruction and conducting assessments of student learning.
Technology Utilization: Competent in utilizing technology effectively in a teaching environment to enhance student learning.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for student engagement and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
Strategic Assessment: Ability to facilitate planning, assessment, and evaluation activities in support of institutional, program, and student learning outcomes.
Abilities
Adaptability: Ability to teach across various formats (online, hybrid, on-ground) and handle both credit and non-credit coursework.
Student-Centered Support: Ability to perform duties that support student retention and completion goals.
Governance Participation: Ability to effectively participate in shared institutional governance such as faculty senate and committees.
Collaborative Partnership: Ability to work effectively and collegially with internal and external stakeholders to support success of current and future students.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the identified teaching area.
Applicable Licenses, Certifications, and/or Credentials may also be considered when relevant.
Ability to communicate effectively and utilize technology in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university in the identified teaching area.
Teaching experience in higher education, specifically in a community college setting or corporate training experience.
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Salary determined by UACCB scale and commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Human Resources
hr@uaccb.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.
Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
UACCB 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 all applicants. 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.
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Driving, Grasping, Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping
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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 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 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.