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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
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Academic Term (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe 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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Provisional Positions
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Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking to fill the position of Professor of Early Childhood Education. This is a 9-month, benefits eligible position open at the Associate or Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses in Education, supervise field experiences, and advise undergraduate students. Teaching can include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats. This position includes scholarly research, professional service, and collaboration with local K-12 schools. To be considered at the Associate level, the applicant must have a teaching, research, and service record commensurate with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will participate in faculty governance in the School of Education, the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
Ph.D. or Ed.D in a field related to Early Childhood Education;
Teaching Experience in an Early Childhood Setting (PK-2nd grade).
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Expertise in Math and/or Science of Reading pedagogy;
Experience in college teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential;
Experience teaching in multiple modalities;
A record of professional service activities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned in face-to-face, online, and/or weekend formats;
Advise undergraduate students regarding their programs of study and degree progress;
Conduct scholarly and applied research;
Serve on committees as part of faculty governance at the school, college, and university levels;
Collaborate with local K-12 schools and community partners
Other duties as assigned by the Director
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of early childhood education as a field of teaching, research, and service;
Skills to teach collegiate coursework in our curriculum in various modalities
Ability to advise students in their program of study and about career opportunities;
Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community;
Ability to work with faculty and staff in a collegial manner to engage in faculty governance and accomplish goals.
Additional Information:
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload all required documents in the appropriate attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Â
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe 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 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 orientation, 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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Benefits Eligible:
YesLearn more about this Employer on their Career Site
