Adult Education Instructor/De Queen Campus (Part-Time)

Adjunct Faculty

No

Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

No

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please submit a request via the OEOC website:  Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (870) 584-1104.

Adult Education

The instructor will be responsible for teaching courses in an educational setting and developing and updating individual learning plans for students. Responsibilities include conducting structured classes or one-on-one instruction, organizing and leading student events, incorporating instructional aids and educational media, and coordinating guest speakers or special demonstrations to enhance the curriculum. The instructor will provide individualized instruction as needed, maintain accurate student records (including attendance, assessments, progression, and achievements), and advise students on both short- and long-term educational goals. Additional duties include student recruitment and retention, as well as participation in annual professional development activities. Classes are held three-four days per week.

• Bachelor’s degree

• Valid Arkansas Teaching License

• Must be friendly, approachable, and possess a strong desire to teach

• Ability to successfully pass Criminal Background check and Child Maltreatment Registry checks

Child Maltreatment

Cossatot Community College of 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.

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 preference, 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.

$22.00 per hour; working approximately 24 hours per week

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

All applications must include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and copy of current teaching license. Applications received without the required documents will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position.

Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or kplunk@cccua.edu

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.

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Lifting