PT Faculty - College of Health & Human Sciences

University of Akron • Akron, OH

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About The Position

On a part-time basis, fulfill teaching responsibilities of assigned courses for an appointed term. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with eighteen discipline related graduate credit hours.
• To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a Curriculum Vitae and a copy of your Transcripts (Official Transcripts are required upon hire).
• All offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
• It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill teaching responsibilities of assigned courses for an appointed term.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
• tuition remission
• Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
• state retirement systems
• alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
• deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees