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Arkansas State University

Part Time Faculty

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A Sociology Professor teaches foundational sociological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$86,960 / year median in Arkansas

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Working Title:
Part Time Faculty Position #: E00544
Department:
Communication Disorders Employment Status:
Adjunct (Up to 28 hours)
Type of Employment:
Adjunct # of openings: 1
Location:
ASU-Jonesboro Proposed Salary Range:
Commensurate with
Experience Closing:
9/7/26 Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
A-State invites applications for qualified, experienced adjunct teaching faculty. Adjunct Instructors are hired to teach on a per course basis. Each academic term may present the need to hire new or additional Adjunct Instructors.. This position may require day, evening, face to face or online instruction. This position is part-time and as an adjunct will be limited to teaching a maximum of 9 hours at all system campuses. Under general supervision, Adjuncts will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online or face to face environment; evaluate students' progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; assist in retention efforts
Duties & Responsibilities:
Adheres to all applicable university academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks and academic catalogs Develops course syllabus for each course assigned. The syllabus will include learning objectives and any required university information. Distribute the syllabus to campus administration and enrolled students. Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, relates instruction to course and academic program outcomes as may be defined by course or program assessment plans. Prepare and grade exams based on course objectives and published scheduled exams, and returns all assignments/graded work in a timely manner. Implements evaluation of outcomes assessments and achieves established results while maintaining college standards and student satisfaction. Work creatively in all assigned courses to keep students engaged to assist in increasing student retention. Submit grades at the appropriate time. Be responsive to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Director.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
General Days/Hours:
Schedule as
Needed Other:
The ASU System limits adjunct faculty employment to a maximum of nine (9) total credit hours per academic semester across all ASU System institutions combined. Adjunct employees may not exceed this limit through appointments at multiple ASU System campuses. It is the responsibility of the employee to disclose all current and anticipated adjunct assignments within the ASU System to ensure compliance with this policy. Failure to comply with this limitation may result in modification or termination of adjunct appointments.
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned master's degree or higher in the discipline or a related field, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the subject taught. License to practice in Arkansas Certification of Clinical Competence from ASHA (CCC-SLP)
E-Verify Participation Notice:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf E-Verify Right to
Work:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf