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Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:Information Science
Summary of Job Duties:The Department of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking candidates to fill openings for its graduate assistant positions, adjunct hires, and other ad hoc hires. Evergreen requisitions provide a pool of candidates for consideration for filling multiple job openings or for filling positions that may become available later during the year. Our main need for Teaching Assistants occurs at the start of each semester while Research Assistants positions become available whenever a faculty receives a grant with funding to support that position. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy
Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate Degree or currently admitted to one of the following graduate degree program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock:

  • MS or PhD in Bioinformatics;

  • MS in Information Science or PhD in CIS Information Science;

  • MS in Information Quality or PhD in CIS Information Quality;

  • MS in Computer Science or PhD in CIS Computer Science;

  • MS in Engineering or PhD in Engineering Science and Systems.

Preferred Qualifications - Special consideration will be given to candidates with experiences in the following areas:

• Programming in languages such as Python or Java for Desktop, Server Side Web Apps, or Cloud;

• Web Design and Development Skills involving HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;

• IT Infrastructure knowledge including hardware, operating systems, networks, and cloud computing;

• Database Development and Writing SQL Queries (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL Server);

• Project Management, System Development Life Cycle Experience;

• Data Wrangling, Statistics, Data Mining, and Machine Learning;

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching Assistants serve in an instructional capacity for courses within the Department of Information Science, which typically include the following duties and responsibilities under the supervision of an Information Science faculty member. Examples of job duties include:

  • Attend class sessions;

  • Serve as an assistant in laboratory activities

  • Lead a class activity such as a discussion group or demonstration;

  • Hold Office House, Tutor students, Respond to email questions from students;

  • Proctor examinations;

  • Grade tests and papers;

  • Assist with development and evaluation of instructional materials.

• Research Assistants serve in a research capacity for projects within the Department of Information Science which typically include the following duties and responsibilities under the supervision of an Information Science faculty member.

  • Develop work plans in accordance with research objectives;

  • Assist in the collection of data and/or conduct independent research specific to the research project

  • Perform development work for the project;

  • Depending on the needs of the project, development work could include statistical analysis, data mining, programming, database, web design and development, system analysis, or tech support;

  • Conduct testing, implementation, and evaluation of project deliverables;

  • Coordinate project meetings and lead project discussions;

  • Prepares reports and publications as needed

  • Assist in other specialized administrative, technical, or editorial duties connected to the research project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of higher education teaching principles and practices;

• Knowledge of higher education research principles and practices;

• Skill in planning, organization, coordination of activities;

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective team working relationships;

• Skills in both verbal and written communication;

• Skill in the use of computing and related software applications.

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Commensurate with education and experienceResume
Special Instructions to Applicants:Michelle Butler, Graduate Support Specialist, mdbutler1@ualr.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

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Benefits Eligible:No