Teaching Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution founded in 1871, recognized for its high level of research activity. It aims to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach. Located in Fayetteville, a community ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., the university benefits from a strong regional economy and a growing focus on arts and quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes 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. This is an in-person position requiring regular on-campus presence to support high-quality instruction and student learning, including participation in departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Entomology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment.
• Experience in undergraduate instruction in entomology or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in public outreach and/or Cooperative Extension programming related to entomology, agriculture, or biological sciences.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Arkansas to deliver Extension and outreach programming, including educational programs utilizing a mobile arthropod classroom.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, extension personnel, and stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience in undergraduate teaching, extension programming, outreach, or a combination thereof.
• Experience as instructor of record for one or more undergraduate lecture courses.
• Experience teaching large-enrollment undergraduate courses (e.g., ≥50 students per semester).
• Experience designing, coordinating, or supervising laboratory sections associated with undergraduate courses.
• Experience coordinating academic programs, minors, student organizations, or undergraduate recruitment initiatives.
• Demonstrated use of evidence-based teaching practices, active learning, or student-centered instructional approaches.
• Experience developing online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced instructional materials.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research, honors students, or experiential learning projects.
• Experience developing and delivering Cooperative Extension and outreach programming in entomology, pest management, plant health, or related disciplines.
• Experience working with 4-H, K-12 educational programs, youth development programs, or other public engagement efforts.
• Experience collaboratively working with a variety of stakeholders across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Developing a nationally recognized teaching program in entomology.
• Serving as an instructor of entomology courses.
• Leading departmental undergraduate programs on the LIA-Fayetteville campus.
• Engaging in public outreach and education events through Cooperative Extension.
• Coordinating with statewide 4-H efforts.
• Teaching a large-enrollment undergraduate course and designing/coordinating affiliated lab sections and other courses.
• Coordinating departmental undergraduate minor programs in entomology and pest management.
• Recruiting honors students to departmental programs.
• Guiding student clubs.
• Demonstrating excellence in teaching, development of innovative instructional materials and tools, and public outreach methods.
• Providing service to the institution and state as appropriate.
• Collaborating effectively with teaching and extension colleagues.
• Maintaining regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Creating and maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance
• University contributions to dental insurance
• University contributions to life insurance
• University contributions to disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree