Assistant Director World Languages Center
- Location details
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
- Ref
- R0001858
- Posted
- Closes
- Position type
- Other
- Organization type
- 4-year college or university
- Languages
- English
- Employment category
- Full-time
- Tenure Status
- Non-tenure track
- Location
- Arkansas
Assistant Director, Center for World Languages.
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
The Department of World Languages at the University of Arkansas invites applications for the Assistant Director of the Center for World Languages. Primary responsibilities focus on the development of digital media to highlight the activities and achievements of students, faculty, and alumni of the Department of World Languages, and include the creation and distribution of engaging content through pictures and text. Duties also include maintaining an effective social media presence and content on the department website, offering design support for posters and pamphlets, and assisting the Director with the day-to-day management of the Language Center.
The position is a 12-month appointment with competitive salary and benefits, renewable annually contingent upon program needs, satisfactory performance and continued availability of funding. 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
MA degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Working knowledge of PC and Apple computers and products
Demonstrable strong story-writing and editing skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop articles, blogs, posts and other materials from academic research materials and on academic topics
Self-directed and motivated employee that can also work well in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with digital media production and graphic design software
Experience with web design and content management
MA in a second language
Experience living or studying abroad
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a journalistic (website or blog-style) writing sample, a list of three job-related references with contact information, and degree transcripts to https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Assistant-Director-for-the-Center-of-World-Languages_R0001858
Applicants can also log in through jobs.uark.edu and search for requisition number R0001858.
Completed applications received by 29 January 2021 will receive full consideration. Late materials will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Finalists will be asked to provide three job-related reference letters.
The University of Arkansas is a nationally ranked research university with a student body of 27,000. Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville forms part of a growing Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area of more than 500,000 inhabitants, and it is frequently rated as one of the nation's best places to live.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty. Therefore, the university is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our academic departments. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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