Assistant Professor of Childhood Education

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Type of Position:

• Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
• Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

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.

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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.

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Department:

• Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• Department's Website:

https://cied.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Childhood Education faculty position with a specialization in teaching emergent bilingual students and/or bilingual and dual language education. The Assistant Professor of Childhood Education is a full-time, nine-month position to begin August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of faculty in a department growing in stature and recognized for excellence in teaching, research, faculty development, and student success.

The Assistant Professor of Childhood Education will be expected to teach courses preparing teacher candidates to teach students from all linguistic and cultural backgrounds, including multilingual learners and students in bilingual or dual language programs; conduct research that results in peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations; pursue external funding through grant proposal submissions; participate in student advising and mentoring, including service on dissertation committees; collaborate with colleagues across departmental programs in teaching and service; and collaborate with PK-6 educators and schools related to clinical experiences for preservice teachers. Providing service to the university, college, department, program, profession, and community is a foundational expectation.

Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.

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:

An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education in Literacy, Elementary Education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Bilingual and Dual Language Education or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment

Evidence and/or promise of effective teaching at the higher education level

Evidence of research interest in literacy and TESOL or bilingual and dual language education

Evidence of relevant, productive service or potential to actively contribute to the program, department, university, and profession related to bilingual program development and teacher preparation

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of successful in-person and/or online teaching at the higher education level

Evidence of teaching and/or preparation of teachers for primary/elementary settings, including bilingual or dual language programs

Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., publications, presentations, grants) related to literacy and TESOL or bilingual and dual language education

Experience in grant writing, managing grants, and/or grant evaluation

Evidence and/or promise of advising graduate students, including doctoral candidates

Evidence of primary/elementary classroom experience (3 years) in the United States

Familiarity with clinical models of teacher preparation (such as immersive field placements, Professional Development Schools, and teaching residencies)

Spanish language proficiency

Additional Information:

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025 . Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Salary Information:

• Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title) Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status
• Recruitment Contact Information:

• Dr. Alissa Blair
• Assistant Professor
• [email protected]
• 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:

Completed applications received by October 1, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

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