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The Department of Biology at Southern Arkansas University invites applicants for a 9 month, non-tenure track position of Instructor of Biology. This position begins January or August 2020.

Duties: Teach 15 hours of introductory undergraduate laboratory courses; design and implement new lab activities for our one-semester survey of biology for non-majors; courses will include 6-10 sections of Introduction to Biology labs for non-majors, and other introductory biology classes as needed; demonstrate the ability to engage students from across all majors and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master’s in any area of Biology required; previous teaching experience preferred; excellent written and oral communication skills. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants should send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the contact information of three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted. Review of applications will begin immediately.

The Department of Biology at Southern Arkansas University invites applicants for a 9 month, non-tenure track position of Instructor of Biology. This position begins January or August 2020.

Duties: Teach 15 hours of introductory undergraduate courses split between lectures and laboratories; courses may include, among others, Introduction to Biology and labs (non-majors), Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health and labs (non-majors) Anatomy and Physiology labs and potentially some online sections of these and other classes; demonstrate the ability to engage students from across all majors and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master’s in Biology or related field required; previous teaching experience preferred; excellent written and oral communication skills. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants should send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the contact information of three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Duties: Prepare and teach undergraduate courses including: General Psychology, Educational Psychology and Child or Adolescent Psychology; advise students; serve on University and other committees; engage in scholarly activities in the area of expertise; collaborate on research with colleagues and students; lead academic program assessment and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Earned Doctorate in Psychology; must have at least three years of teaching experience both online using Blackboard and in the traditional classroom setting; experience in managing or supporting program assessment, program accreditation, and curriculum development, especially online. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts of all coursework, and names of contact information for three (3) references to HR@sauedumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed reference may be contacted. Applications reviewed upon receipt.

Social Work LMSW: Assistant Professor, Field Director, nine-month tenure-track position starting January 1, 2020.

Duties: Teach undergraduate social work courses; supervise social work field placement students; advise students; pursue scholarly activities and service; assist in program reports; opportunities exist for summer teaching and other duties as assigned.

Qualification: LMSW licensure required; three (3) to five (5) years post-masters social work experience; undergraduate teaching experience; familiarity with Blackboard. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. All SAU faculty and staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume or vitae, unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and contact information of three (3) professional references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE

Applications will be reviewed as received. For additional information on the position, contact Jennifer Turner, SWK Program Director, Director, at jlturner@saumag.edu or 870-235-4234.

The David R. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance position beginning August 2020. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2019, and continue until position is filled.

Duties: teach seated and online undergraduate and graduate finance courses; produce scholarly research leading to publications in refereed journals; advise students; serve on various committees at the college and university level and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in finance from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent institution; ABD candidates nearing completion may be considered; consideration will be given to applicants that can demonstrate relevant teaching experience at the university level and/or the ability to make scholarly contributions through refereed journal publications and other intellectual activities. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

The Rankin College of Business is accredited by AACSB International and offers BBA and MBA degrees in on-campus, online, hybrid modalities. Southern Arkansas University is the fastest growing university in Arkansas and is located in Magnolia in the southwest part of the state.

Applicants should submit letter of interest, curriculum vita, and contact information for three (3) professional references to HR@saumag.edu or to Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE Non-listed references may be contacted.

Duties: Prepare and teach undergraduate courses including: General Psychology and advanced level courses such as Social Psychology, Developmental, Child and Adolescent Psychology; advise students; serve on university and other committees; engage in scholarly activities in the area of expertise; promote collaborative educational activities with students and colleagues and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Doctorate in Psychology preferred; ABD candidates may be considered; applicants must demonstrate teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties and an interest in curriculum development; expertise in instructional technology such as Blackboard is required for all faculty positions. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts of all coursework, and names of contact information for three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed reference may be contacted. Applications reviewed upon receipt with duties beginning August 2020.

Southern Arkansas University’s College of Science and Engineering is accepting applications for tenure-track position for Assistant Professor of Agriculture with emphasis in Poultry Science. The rapidly growing Agriculture department is located in a modern and well-equipped 33,000 square foot Agriculture Science building.

Duties: Teach upper and lower division Poultry Science courses and associated laboratories; supervise the newly constructed Poultry Education Facility; supervise undergraduate research projects; serve on committees; perform scholarly activity; engage in recruitment, retention, advise students and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Poultry Science is preferred by time of employment; ABD candidates will be accepted; ability to teach undergraduate students; excellent communication skills; ability to work well with people; have a strong desire to interact with students both in the classroom and undergraduate research projects. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement. Southern Arkansas University offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as an excellent fringe benefit package.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and the contact information of three (3) references to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.