Teaching Assistant Professor

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Closing Date:

10/26/2026

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university 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.

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Department:

Entomology

Summary of Job Duties:

The Teaching Assistant Professor of Entomology and Extension Outreach is responsible for developing a nationally recognized teaching program in entomology. They will serve as an instructor of entomology courses and lead departmental undergraduate programs on the LIA-Fayetteville campus.

Cooperative Extension duties will include public engagement and education events, and coordination with statewide 4-H efforts. The successful candidate will teach a large­ enrollment undergraduate course and design and coordinate the affiliated lab sections, and other courses. Other responsibilities include coordination of departmental undergraduate minor programs in entomology and pest management, recruitment of honors students to departmental programs, and guidance of student clubs.

The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, development of innovative instructional materials and tools, and public outreach methods. This could include development of online course offerings, developments in pedagogy, and mentoring of undergraduate research projects. The candidate will provide service to the institution and state as appropriate and collaborate effectively with teaching and extension colleagues.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

This is an in-person position. Most University classes are offered face-to-face, and this role requires regular on-campus presence to support high-quality instruction and student learning. Participation in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success is also expected, consistent with the responsibilities of non-tenure track faculty as defined by the academic appointment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  

• 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

  

Preferred Qualifications:  

 

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

Additional Information:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, and Motor Vehicle Registry

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching PhilosophyProof of Veteran StatusKen Korth, [email protected]

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes