Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education

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Type of Position:

• Faculty - Non-Tenure
• Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

• Day Shift (United States of America)
• Sponsorship Available:

No

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.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

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:

• School of Art Program Directors
• Department's Website:

https://art.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The School of Art in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education, with a specialized focus on the K-12 Schools concentration, beginning August 2026. This is a 9-month faculty appointment with a standard academic workload of 60% teaching, 10% research, and 30% service.

This Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education position includes the responsibilities of, but is not limited to, developing and implementing a strong academic experience for students enrolled in the K-12 Schools concentration; working collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement curricular and pedagogical approaches that support undergraduate degree offerings, notably those related to the K-12 schools concentration, and are current with existing and emergent systems of knowledge and practice in Art Education; contributing broadly to the programmatic needs of Art Education, including but not limited to participating in the development of degree curricula, program-level evaluation and visioning, undergraduate teaching, student advisement and supervision; and consistent engagement with program level partnerships and community outreach, particularly in service to the K-12 schools concentration. 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.

The successful candidate will not only help to foster innovative art teaching and learning opportunities for students but will make important contributions to unique public-facing initiatives that connect to and partner with world class museums and cultural institutions, as well as a rapidly growing network of PreK-12 Schools and arts-focused organizations. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make strategic and visionary leadership contributions through the program’s academic governance model, specifically as the Coordinator of the K-12 Schools Concentration. Through this unique opportunity, the successful candidate will help to advance an ambitious vision for the Art Education program while also strengthening the School of Art’s standing as a national and international leader in art and design education.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in art education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment

Demonstrated evidence of an established teaching record and program of supervision within a K-12 Art Teacher Education professional licensure program

Demonstrated evidence of teaching experience in a PreK-12 art education setting

Preferred Qualifications:

A strong and consistent record of engagement with contemporary issues in art education, as evidenced by consistent participation in state, national and/or international service and leadership roles in art education and/or related fields of study

A strong and consistent record of teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate level, specifically relating to K-12 Art Teacher Education, as evidenced by participation in new course development, course revision, degree and program updates or creation, and innovative curricular design

A clear and consistent record of supervising undergraduate professional development experiences related to K-12 Art Teacher certification, as evidenced by participation in relevant course offerings, degree and program updates or creation, and innovative curricular design

A strong record of accomplishment in community service and outreach, as evidenced by the development of and participation with public facing initiatives, external partnerships, and/or inter-institutional projects that serve the educational experiences of K-12 Art Education professional licensure students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

A record of administrative accomplishment at the program and/or departmental level, including but not limited to program leadership and/or the coordination of undergraduate student teaching experiences

A clear and demonstrated record of fostering an open, supportive and collaborative environment for work and learning

Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information:

The School of Art: Situated within a leading public research university, in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States, the Art Education program is uniquely positioned to reimagine the educational experience of artist-educators.

The School of Art’s world class facilities are comprised of several spaces uniquely designed to serve the needs of Art Education, including a teaching gallery, dedicated office spaces for faculty and graduate students, and several multipurpose instructional spaces, inc