The primary responsibility is to establish a pool of qualified instructors to teach courses in Behavioral Sciences, specifically Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, on a part-time or substitute basis. Teaching assignments will be on a term-by-term basis, potentially including days, evenings, and weekends.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly and to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and/or substitute instructors to teach courses in Behavioral Sciences: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology.
Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. If you choose not to provide an email address, please note that you will need to log back into the system in order to obtain updates regarding your application.
Positions are available days, evenings, and weekends.
Rate of pay: $875 per credit hour
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic
and social programs.
Knowledge of campus and community resources.
Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to
campus academic and social programs.
Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.
Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations.
Ability to compile information into report form.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
A Master's Degree is preferred in the subject area taught or a Master's Degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the specific discipline area for the transfer courses taught is required.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
A Master's Degree is required, either in the subject area taught or in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the specific discipline for transfer courses. Applicants must possess knowledge of academic program administration, campus resources, and relevant state/federal regulations.
Market context
Part-time adjunct behavioral sciences openings in Arkansas often reflect ongoing need for instructors who can cover transfer and general education courses. These roles are competitive because colleges look for a master’s degree, at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline for transfer courses, and familiarity with academic program administration, campus resources, and state and federal regulations. Before applying, compare your graduate coursework and teaching experience against the posted requirements; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can help you review the original job description faster.