Instructor/Counselor

About the role

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• Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
• Sponsorship Available: No
• Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students - a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master's degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same - to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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Department

Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence | Undergraduate Academic Advising |

The responsibilities of the Instructor/Counselor include

• *Providing developmental and intrusive advising;
• *Determining placement and registering freshman students for courses;
• *Maintaining files and tracking first-year students;
• *Consulting with faculty and staff on behalf of individual students;
• *Making referrals for support services as needed;
• *Assisting in the planning and implementation of new student orientation;
• *Providing classroom instruction and student-development workshops;
• *Performing classroom and related research deemed necessary for the area;
• *Serving as advisor to student organizations;
• *Serving on University committees;
• *Assisting in departmental recruitment and retention programs; and
• *Assisting in developing and expanding innovative programs to improve student transition, achievement, and persistence in college.

Qualifications

The candidate must hold a Master's degree in guidance counseling, education, or related field. It is preferred that the candidate have two or more years of experience in teaching or advising students. It is also preferred that the Instructor/Counselor have knowledge and skills in Microsoft, serve as a team player, promote excellent written and oral communication skills, promote interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

Additional Information: N/A

Salary Information

35,000.00

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):

Recruitment Contact Information: Sharron Williams

Employment Manager

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

• 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.

Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible

Yes