Assistant Professor-1
Pine Bluff, AR 
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NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff


The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students - a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum ofCertificate and Associates degree programs,more than thirtyUndergraduate programs, Master's degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same - to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .

Department:Curriculum and Instruction


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Summary of Job Duties:The School of Education invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. The candidate is responsible for preparing teacher candidates to teach in P-6 schools within their specialist subject area(s) while working with faculty and staff to coordinate and maintain an assessment system that provides performance-based evidence of student outcomes to ensure continuing accreditation by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and CAEP Standards. Candidates should have an earned doctorate degree in Education or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution. It is highly preferred that the candidate has specific areas of expertise in the following areas: teaching the Science of Reading, special education, and school leadership; teaching online, hybrid, and blended courses; and in facilitating faculty collaboration and establishing partnerships with school district. Candidate should have at least a minimum of three years of successful teaching at the college level. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.Qualifications:
  • Doctoral degree in education or related field (the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment - August, 2023)
  • Three years or more of successful college teaching (Preferred)
  • Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in K-12 schools
  • Certification or eligible for certification in elementary education and/or special education
  • Skills and training to teach the Science of Reading
  • Skills and training to teach School Leadership courses
  • Knowledge and skills in integrating technology throughout the curriculum
  • Knowledge of the current software's to enhance students the ability to teach
  • Knowledge, skills, and disposition to prepare teacher candidates to teach in grades K-6
  • Teach professional education core courses that prepare teacher candidates in the elementary, middle-level, and secondary education programs
  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, school partners, and the community to address the learning needs of all students and the teacher education program
  • Knowledge of curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • High degree of proficiency and experience in teaching online and hybrid courses
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate-level students
  • Experience working with undergraduate and graduate-level students and state-mandated policies related to program standards, Praxis exams, and the assessment of student performance
  • Conduct and publish research focusing on issues and trends in education
  • Experience coordinating and chairing education organizations
  • Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community to address the learning needs of all students and the teacher education program
  • Ability to perform other duties and services as needed in the department, college, and university


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

57,500.00


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)


Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):


Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Vera Lang-Brown
Chair/Curriculum & Instruction
870-575-8275


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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check


The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the 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:N/AFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:Yes
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
3 to 12 years
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