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Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
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Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Department:
Rhetoric & Writing Department
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas Little Rock seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) to begin August 2026. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, high-quality education to a community of diverse learners. The successful candidate will teach courses in Rhetoric and Writing at the undergraduate and graduate level. The regular teaching load is 9 credit hours (3/3) with a 3 credit hour reduction per semester the first year (2/2). In addition, the successful candidate will have a clear scholarly trajectory in Rhetoric and Writing studies, broadly defined, and engage in professional service.
This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, Technical Communication, English, or other appropriate discipline; other terminal degrees considered. ABD with an expected completion of Summer 2026 considered.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Research/experience in writing with digital technologies, ideally in one or more of these areas: UX/usability, digital creative nonfiction, generative AI, or social media
Experience teaching in multiple modalities
A record of excellence as a teacher
An existing scholarly record and/or clear scholarly trajectory in Rhetoric and Writing studies, broadly defined
A record of professional service activities
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Teach courses in nonfiction, usability, rhetoric, technical writing, and/or composition that may be offered on campus, or in online, hybrid, or hyflex formats
Provide service on departmental, college, and university committees as well as service to the community and to the discipline
Produce and disseminate scholarly work and/or applied research
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Teaching experience in a college setting
Ability to teach a variety of courses face-to-face and online
Appreciation for the variety of student backgrounds and learning styles and a commitment to student retention and success.
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
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:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Benefits Eligible:
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About University of Arkansas System
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
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.
What you'll do
- The successful candidate will teach courses in Rhetoric and Writing at both undergraduate and graduate levels. They will also engage in professional service and produce scholarly work.
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