What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer - Civil Engineering position at University of Arkansas?
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Closing Date
12/31/2025
Type Of Position
Adjunct Faculty
Workstudy Position
No
Job Type
Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)
Work Shift
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded 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.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
Civil Engineering
Department's Website
https://engineering.uark.edu/
Summary Of Job Duties
The Lecturer of Civil Engineering will develop and deliver online graduate courses in the Sam and Janet Alley Graduate Program in Construction Management at the University of Arkansas. The position will also provide curriculum material, construct syllabi, lead online instruction, write and administer exams, evaluate student performance, and possibly serve as a committee chair for the students' comprehensive exams. This is a remote position.
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:
Courses in the in the Sam and Janet Alley Graduate Program in Constuction Mangement are asynchronous and are 8 weeks in duration. There are five, eight-week sessions each year. Working professionals are recommended to take one course per eight session and therefore complete the program in two years. Additional information regarding the program can be found here:
Online Sam and Janet Alley Master of Science in Construction Management | ONLINE | University of Arkansas
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
Salary Information
Will be paid PAP, based on headcount.
$500 per student for the first 15 students and $75 per student after that
Required Documents To Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Sandy Thomas, Assistant to the Department Head, sandy@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
Applicants are requested to electronically submit the following materials in a single PDF file containing: (a) cover letter of application, (b) curriculum vita, (c) the names, telephone numbers, job titles, and email addresses of at least three professional references, (d) Transcripts
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background 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 orientation, 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/A
Frequent Physical Activity
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity
N/A
Benefits Eligible
No
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date
12/31/2025
Type Of Position
Adjunct Faculty
Workstudy Position
No
Job Type
Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)
Work Shift
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded 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.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
Civil Engineering
Department's Website
https://engineering.uark.edu/
Summary Of Job Duties
The Lecturer of Civil Engineering will develop and deliver online graduate courses in the Sam and Janet Alley Graduate Program in Construction Management at the University of Arkansas. The position will also provide curriculum material, construct syllabi, lead online instruction, write and administer exams, evaluate student performance, and possibly serve as a committee chair for the students' comprehensive exams. This is a remote position.
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:
- Ph.D. in civil engineering or construction management from an accredited institution of higher education
- Evidence of scholarly productivity through service
- Exhibited commitment to teaching excellence
- Experience developing and delivering online courses
- Expertise in teaching courses in construction productivity, real estate development, and supply chain management
Courses in the in the Sam and Janet Alley Graduate Program in Constuction Mangement are asynchronous and are 8 weeks in duration. There are five, eight-week sessions each year. Working professionals are recommended to take one course per eight session and therefore complete the program in two years. Additional information regarding the program can be found here:
Online Sam and Janet Alley Master of Science in Construction Management | ONLINE | University of Arkansas
Graduate students are subject to background checks.
Salary Information
Will be paid PAP, based on headcount.
$500 per student for the first 15 students and $75 per student after that
Required Documents To Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information
Sandy Thomas, Assistant to the Department Head, sandy@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
Applicants are requested to electronically submit the following materials in a single PDF file containing: (a) cover letter of application, (b) curriculum vita, (c) the names, telephone numbers, job titles, and email addresses of at least three professional references, (d) Transcripts
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Criminal Background 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 orientation, 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/A
Frequent Physical Activity
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity
N/A
Benefits Eligible
No
Salary : $75
