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Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty**Workstudy Position:**No

Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: **Sponsorship Available:**No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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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Summary of Job Duties: Adjunct Faculty to teach American Sign Language or interpreter training courses at the post-secondary level for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This position will be responsible for teaching course(s) in-class, assessing student-submitted work, and following the course objectives and syllabus prepared for the course. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree in ASL, Interpreting, or other related fields;
• Native or native-like competency in ASL.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• **** Experience teaching in-class and online.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned courses;
• Assess student-submitted work;
• Follow course objectives and syllabus;
• Commit to teaching the entire university semester;
• Participate as a part of the IEP faculty team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of classroom instruction;
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate a diverse population of students;
• Collegial and cordial attitude toward interaction with colleagues, students, and staff;
• Demonstrable content knowledge of American Sign Language and Deaf Culture and closely related fields and the ties between the field and various allied disciplines;
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work with minimal direct supervision.

Additional Information:

**Salary Information:Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply:**Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants: **Recruitment Contact Information:**Meagan Beaty, Assistant Professor/Coordinator Interpreter Education Program, mrbeaty@ualr.edu

• David R. Montague, Ph.D. Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology; Interim Director of CHPR, drmontague@ualr.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required

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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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: No