Part-Time Faculty, Certified Retail Analyst (CRA)

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

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, offering 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.

Position: Part-Time/Substitute Instructors for Certified Retail Analyst (CRA) Program

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and/or substitute instructors for the CRA certification program. Preferred candidates are experienced retail industry professionals with at least 5 years of Walmart\’s Retail Link Decision Support, Luminate Report Builder, or Scintilla experience.

Essential Duties

• Develop and deliver courses that prepare students to enter the retail industry as competent employees, focusing on fundamentals of retail analysis that lead to sales and market share growth. The program is highly respected within the Walmart and supplier community.
• Teach courses including MS Office, Advanced Excel & Access for Database Management, Retail Industry Foundations, Retail Link Data Management, Retail Supply Chain & Replenishment, Retail Tools Integration, Retail Strategic Analysis, and Retail Analytical Techniques (capstone).
• Classes are scheduled one evening per week from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm online via MS Teams, accommodating individuals working during the day.

Application Process

• Applications are kept on file for the fiscal year ending June 30. When a position becomes available, the department will review existing applications. Applications expire annually and must be renewed.
• Communication is primarily via email. Applicants should regularly check their email for updates.
• Part-time positions are not immediate hires but serve as a resource for departmental needs.

Compensation

Rate of pay: $2,475 per Instruction Course.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of higher education program administration, campus and community resources, and relevant rules and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate activities, evaluate information, formulate recommendations, and compile reports.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employees must manipulate items, sit, stand, walk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. Visual acuity is required for data analysis and computer work. The work environment is a professional office setting with moderate noise levels and standard lighting. Occasional visits to other campus areas or outdoor locations may be necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Preferred candidates are experienced retail professionals from Walmart, Sam\’s Club, or third-party providers, with at least 5 years of experience using Walmart\’s Retail Link, Luminate, or Scintilla. A bachelor\’s degree is preferred but not required. Additional experience with applications like Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, Power Query, and Power Pivot may be desired.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please see our EEO policy.

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