Instructor of Global and International Studies
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| 346 North West Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Feb 19, 2025 | |
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Closing Date: 03/24/2025 Type of Position:Faculty - Non-TenureWorkstudy Position: Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Department's Website: Initial appointment is for a period of up to three academic years. The opportunity for reappointment will be based on performance and continued need. To be considered for up to a three-year appointment, candidates should provide at least three years of evaluation as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. We seek a candidate with a strong and developing national reputation, one who demonstrates curiosity in emerging technologies and novel methodological approaches. In regard to specialization, the search is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates with relevant research and teaching experience in International Development and/or Sustainability. To be considered, candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., History, Political Science, International Relations, World Languages and Literatures, or Geography) and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will teach classes consisting of introductory courses in International and Global Studies and some courses related to their specific field of study within the parameters of our current concentrations (European and Transatlantic Affairs; Peace, Security, and Human Rights; Global South). We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to the excellence of our campus community. https://international-studies.uark.edu/ Job duties: 100% Teaching About the Program: International & Global Studies is an interdisciplinary degree-granting program in the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences. But the entire world is our classroom. Our faculty and students draw on multiple disciplinary perspectives to study the processes and outcomes of global integration, the theory and practice of international relations, and the dynamics of cultural exchange. Along the way, we explore global issues, including migration flows and refugee crises, the challenges of economic development, food security and sovereignty, and conflict and peacebuilding, among many others. Our majors are students who have an interest in international affairs, who want a degree with an interdisciplinary focus, who wish to learn, work, or serve in an international or intercultural environment. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information: Salary Information: Required Documents to Apply: Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: For additional inquiries, please contact Kelly Hammond, Search Committee chair, kah018@uark.edu.Applicants must submit: *curriculum vitae *cover letter/letter of application *list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and contact number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. *one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness Optional documents: *At least three years of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness to qualify for a three-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment. *sample syllabus for one course that you have already taught related to the field. 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. Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. 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 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/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes | |