University of Arkansas
Location
Little Rock, AR | United States
Job description
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Faculty - Non-Tenure
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The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at [email protected].
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.
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Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree is required in Youth Development, Education, Curriculum Development, Agriculture, or related Extension subject matter discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters in a Science related field. Cooperative Extension Service experience and knowledge of Extension programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Familiarity with the role and mission of the Cooperative Extension Service. Ability to anticipate changing trends in assigned discipline area and develop programs to address those needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, & email programs. A high level of technical competence in the area of responsibility. Ability to develop & deliver quality presentations. Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, & work without close supervision. Ability to obtain and interpret research information. Ability to relate & respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, & clientele. Knowledge of social, economic, political and cultural factors affecting adult and youth learning.
Additional Information:
For assistance with the application, or to provide additional documentation once you have submitted the application, please email [email protected]
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture 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.
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