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Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure (Research)
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
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NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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.
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Department: AA | Office of Education Development
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Summary of Job Duties: The Office of Educational Development and Educational and Student Success Center (ESSC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a faculty teaching specialist to implement educational innovations to improve the learning outcomes of students. The Assistant Professor will guide, recommend, and influence faculty to adopt best practices to improve their teaching and students' learning outcomes. The Assistant Professor will work as part of a team focused on assisting faculty with educational design and delivery. This includes assessing and applying research-based design principles, methods, pedagogy, and best practices across teaching environments and evaluating the effectiveness of educational innovations for faculty development, student-focused teaching support, and evaluation of instructional methods and tools supported by the department.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, or related field plus four (4) years of experience in teaching, instructional design, and/or evaluation of curricular materials required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to identify meaningful learning outcomes utilizing a literature review and selected standards.
- Ability to realize the learning objectives through selecting the appropriate instructional or pedagogical approach and available tools (face-to-face, hybrid, or online).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with peers and clients.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple activities under time constraints.
- Familiarity with and application of Adult Learning theory and practice.
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning technologies.
- Familiarity with software tools to develop learning and multimedia objects, i.e., SoftChalk, Articulate Storyline, HTML, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Teaching experience in medical education, healthcare, K-12, or higher education.
- Experience in developing and implementing active learning strategies, such as peer-based learning, problem-based learning, or team-based learning.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in education, instructional design, or related fields.
- Experience with assessment software such as ExamSoft, Respondus, and EAC Outcomes.
- National Board Certification for Teaching (K12 teachers).
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Collaborates with faculty to analyze needs and to design interventions and curricular materials to achieve desirable learning outcomes
Collaborates to plan and provide faculty development workshops and programming on teaching and learning strategies
Analyzes, selects, and uses learning tools and techniques in course delivery (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) and supports faculty use of these tools
Creates instructional materials for faculty development, including lesson plans, multi-media learning objects (video, audio, graphics), PowerPoint presentations, audio/video scripts, case scenarios, learning guides, etc. using available tools
Participates in team-based planning and implementation of instructional design and teaching support, including the implementation and oversight of the Teaching Observation by Peers (TOPs) program
Provides consultations for faculty who wish to work on specific elements in order to improve teaching and learning.
Evaluate the effectiveness of educational innovations and communicate results
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity: Hearing
Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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