Pt Faculty - Economics

University of Arkansas Grantham

Remote, AL, US
Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
Fully remote
Online instruction using blackboard lms
Remote work environment
Student-centered instructional philosophy
The University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
  • Part-time faculty have primary responsibility for online instruction and outreach to approximately 70 students, teaching courses that are eight weeks in length and utilize the Blackboard Learning Management System.
  • 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 - 10% of employee salary.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas Grantham offers a remote work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Online instruction using Blackboard LMS
  • Remote work environment
  • Student-centered instructional philosophy
  • Use of MS Office Suite
  • High speed Internet and webcam required
  • Timely student interaction and feedback

Nice-to-have

  • Curriculum development experience
  • Knowledge of distance learning models
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Participation in faculty development

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Economics or Econometrics
  • PhD required for graduate teaching
  • At least 18 credit hours in economic coursework
  • Five years of professional experience
  • Online teaching experience
  • Completion of Faculty Orientation Training Course
  • Degrees from accredited institutions

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on first day of employment

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