<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear colleagues, <br></div><div>My department at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is hiring a 12-month instructor position. Would love to see your application if appropriate! <br></div><div><br></div><div>
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<h2><b>Department:</b></h2>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><br><b>Department's Website:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><span style="word-break:break-all;display:inline;text-decoration:inherit"><a href="https://bio-ag-engineering.uark.edu">https://bio-ag-engineering.uark.edu</a></span><h2><br><b>Summary of Job Duties:</b></h2>This
non-tenure track 12-month position will support the Biological
Engineering teaching program in the Biological and Agricultural
Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas. The successful
candidate will teach and provide support for selected courses, serve as a
liaison with the First-Year Engineering Program, advise undergraduates
and assist with processes for ABET accreditation of the undergraduate
program. The successful candidate’s teaching, research, extension and/or
industry experience should complement and enhance the existing
biological engineering curriculum and department strengths in
sustainable water, energy and food systems.<br><br>RESPONSIBILITIES:<br>*Teach
up to six undergraduate and/or graduate Biological Engineering courses
per year, depending on annual assignment and other duties required<br>*Advise undergraduate students, including honors thesis students<br>*Assist with assigned Biological Engineering design courses, including mentoring senior design teams<br>*Assist with class field-trips and maintenance of teaching labs and equipment<br>*Facilitate undergraduate involvement in faculty research programs and/or internships<br>*Serve
as a liaison with the First-Year Engineering Program and the College of
Engineering to support departmental recruiting efforts<br>*Assist with ABET documentation requirements for the undergraduate program<br><br>DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:<br>*Ability to work in inter‐ and trans‐disciplinary teams<br>*Experience
with computer software and modeling relevant to Biological Engineering
coursework such as a programming language, Excel, AutoCAD, ArcGIS,
HEC-RAS, PondPack, Civil 3D and others.<br>*Demonstrated record of effective interpersonal and communication skills<br>*Commitment to enhance the existing teaching program<br>*Willingness to recruit at high schools and/or within the First-Year Engineering Program<h2><br><b>Qualifications:</b></h2><p><b>Minimum Qualifications: </b></p><ul><li><p>Master's degree with at least one<span> ABET accredited or equivalent </span>degree in engineering (biological, bio-systems, agricultural, ecological or environmental engineering or closely related field)</p></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p><span>P</span>h.D. in biological engineering <span>o</span>r closely related field</p></li><li><p>Significant lead teaching experience</p></li><li><p>Complementary industry experience</p></li><li><p>Design experience</p></li><li><p>Professional engineering license (PE) or ability to gain registration in Arkansas</p></li></ul><p><br><b>Additional Information:</b></p><p><b>Special Instructions:</b></p><p>All application materials must be uploaded to the U of A’s employment system at <a href="http://jobs.uark.edu">jobs.uark.edu</a>. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. A letter of application including your teaching philosophy and experience; a statement of accomplishments and qualifications (Other); a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion; curriculum vitae; transcripts or list of courses completed; and the name, complete address, and telephone number of at least three references are required.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><br><b>Salary Information:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Commensurate with education and experience<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><br><b>Required Documents to Apply:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cover
Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Diversity Statement,
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title),
Other (see special instructions for details), Unofficial/Official
Transcript(s)<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Optional Documents:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Proof of Veteran Status<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><br><b>Recruitment Contact Information:</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lalit R. Verma, Ph.D., P.E., Professor and Department Head<br><a href="mailto:lverma@uark.edu">lverma@uark.edu</a> <br><p><br><i>All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS"><span><span><span style="word-break:break-all;display:inline;text-decoration:inherit">https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS</span></span></span></a> </i></p><p><i>Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.</i></p>
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Engineering<span></span></span></p>
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