About This Role
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Closing Date:
07/15/2026TYPE OF POSITION:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
NoJOB TYPE:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
WORK SHIFT:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
NoINSTITUTION NAME:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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DEPARTMENT:
Food Science
Department's Website:
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
This non-tenure track, 9-month position supports the teaching mission in the Department of Food Science at the University of Arkansas. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, including, teaching courses, mentoring and advising undergraduate students, and supporting curriculum and programmatic needs such as maintaining Institute of Food Technologists(IFT) approval of the undergraduate program. The successful candidate's experience should compliment and enhance the existing food science curriculum and department strengths in educating students in foundational food science principles, food chemistry, food safety, food processing and engineering innovations, and food systems.
•Teach courses as assigned by the department head
•Mentor and Advise undergraduate students
•Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of core Food Science classes
•Support organization and maintenance of teaching labs and equipment when needed
•Facilitate undergraduate involvement in faculty research programs, internships and experiential learning activities
•Contribute to IFT and RCA approval requirements for the undergraduate program
•Co-advise the student club
•Coach students to compete in competitions such as IFT Quiz bowl
•Coordinate statewide Food Science & Dairy Science career development events with FFA.
•Contribute to annual assessment of curriculum and coordinate when necessary
•Contribute to planning events such as annual graduation and awards ceremony and coordinate when necessary
•Contribute to student recruitment activities
•Support recognition and awards processes for students, alumni, faculty, and staff
•Perform other duties related to curriculum, instruction, and service as assigned by the Department Head.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- MS degree in food science or other closely related STEM field
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in food science or closely related STEM field
- Significant experience as instructor of record
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and/ or graduate students
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated record of effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in inter‐ and trans‐disciplinary teams
- Commitment to enhance the existing food science teaching program
- Willingness to contribute to and participate in recruitment events
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Craig Bacon, Department Chair, cdbacon@uark.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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
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.
CONSTANT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
N/AFREQUENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
N/AOCCASIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
N/ABENEFITS ELIGIBLE:
Yes