What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct/Part Time (Legal Environment of Business) position at University of Central Arkansas?
Teach Legal Environment of Business (either face-to-face or online). The course runs from Jan 8 through April 25 with a final during the week of April 27 and grades due by May 5.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
A face-to-face instructor is expected to do the following: (1) Prepare lectures that encourage engagement with the required materials, (2) prepare and administer grade opportunities including homework, exams, and possibly other grade opportunities, (3) respond to student contact in a timely manner by email, phone, or in-person or virtual meetings; and (4) submit student grades by the required date at the end of the semester.
An online instructor is expected to do the following: (1) Prepare scheduled online (asynchronous) activities that encourage an understanding of covered topics. (2) Provide regular and intentional faculty-to-student engagement. (e.g., engage in topical discussions, provide feedback/interventions, motivate students to be active in the course). (3) Respond to student contact in a timely manner and be available for direct contact with students (e.g., phone call, virtual meeting) if needed. (4) Provide graded activities for the material. (5) Submit student grades by the required date at the end of the semester.
Skills Considered Essential for Success
An online instructor is expected to do the following: (1) Prepare scheduled online (asynchronous) activities that encourage an understanding of covered topics. (2) Provide regular and intentional faculty-to-student engagement. (e.g., engage in topical discussions, provide feedback/interventions, motivate students to be active in the course). (3) Respond to student contact in a timely manner and be available for direct contact with students (e.g., phone call, virtual meeting) if needed. (4) Provide graded activities for the material. (5) Submit student grades by the required date at the end of the semester.
- Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
- Ability to make sound judgments.
- Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
- Civility in all interactions.
- Demonstrate effective follow-up.
Applicants for this position should hold a Juris Doctorate and have experience in business law. Similar education and/or experience will be considered.
License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred)
An active license to practice law is preferred.
University, Campus, and Community Description
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Background Check Requirements 00 - 01 - Criminal/Sex/Drug Desired start date 01/01/2026
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
