Professor and Windgate Endowed Chair in STEAM Education

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions is hiring a Professor and Windgate Endowed Chair in STEAM Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. This full-time, 9-month, in-person faculty position is at the rank of full professor with tenure and is scheduled to begin August 16, 2027. The chair advances leadership and innovation in integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) teaching and learning and establishes a highly visible research area in arts-integrated STEAM Education.

The chairholder will lead interdisciplinary STEAM research, champion innovative programming and coursework, use design thinking to facilitate authentic STEAM learning, advise the Arkansas A+ program, and partner with Arkansas schools to transform STEM teaching and learning through the arts. The role emphasizes nationally recognized research, increased external research funding, educator preparation and professional development, and expanded K-12 partnerships. Through teaching, research, and service, the position supports the university’s priorities in student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment.

This is an on-campus position. Regular, reliable attendance and extensive in-person engagement—including office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings—are essential. The position is a Designated Research Position regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025; additional applicant background information and review may be required before an offer. Employment is subject to criminal background and sex offender registry checks. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education in STEAM Education or a closely related field, conferred by the start of employment.
• Substantial and sustained record of distinguished research accomplishments in arts-integrated STEAM Education consistent with high national standards.
• Evidence of national or significant regional peer recognition, demonstrated through scholarship, publications, leadership in professional organizations, grants, outreach, and/or program leadership.
• Record of continuous, highly effective teaching and mentoring.
• Evidence of relevant, productive service to the profession.
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary STEAM research, develop innovative STEAM education curricula, and partner with schools to enhance opportunities for STEAM teaching and learning.
• Legal authority to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of partnerships with arts, K-12 education, and STEM industries.
• Evidence of engagement with school and community partners to enhance opportunities for STEAM teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and experience using design thinking to engage learners in authentic, interdisciplinary, open-ended problem solving.
• Interest in advancing STEAM education in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Lead a bold research agenda in interdisciplinary, integrated STEAM approaches.
• Establish a highly visible signature research area in arts-integrated STEAM Education and produce nationally recognized research in the field.
• Increase externally funded STEAM research.
• Champion the development of innovative STEAM programming, curricula, and coursework.
• Incorporate design thinking to facilitate authentic STEAM learning experiences.
• Serve as a faculty advisor for the Arkansas A+ program.
• Partner with Arkansas schools to transform STEM teaching and learning through the arts and expand K-12 partnerships.
• Enhance educator preparation and teacher professional development.
• Teach, mentor, and provide service to the profession.
• Participate in in-person activities including office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree