Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Consistent engagement with program level partnerships and community outreach, particularly in service to the K-12 schools concentration
• Coordinator of the K-12 Schools Concentration

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree