Assistant Associate Professor of Art Education
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Faculty Tenure/Tenure Track
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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 nations 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 worklife 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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
School of Art Art Education
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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 tenuretrack Assistant /Associate Professor of Art Education to start in August 2025. This is a standard ninemonth faculty appointment. This tenuretrack Assistant or Associate Professor position entails conducting research leading to publication engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities designing graduate and undergraduate courses developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field providing curriculum material constructing syllabi leading classroom instruction writing and administering exams mentoring and evaluating students creating interest and understanding among students serving on various faculty and studentoriented committees providing service on campus an in related professional organizations and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus.
Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
About the School of Art:
In 2017 the University of Arkansas was awarded a $120 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation to establish a School of Art in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. The gift created the first and only school of art in the state of Arkansas and is helping to advance art education design art history and studio art in the state while providing unparalleled access and opportunity to students. In addition in 2017 the School of Art also received a $40 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to develop and build a new Studio Art and Graphic Design facility. Most recently in 2021 the Windgate Foundation gave a $30 million partial challenge grant to develop and build a facility to house a professional gallery auditorium the foundations program as well as idea fabrication and arts entrepreneurship labs. The mission of the School of Art is to develop one of the highest quality educational research and service programs in the visual arts available nationally. The School of Art is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and includes 54 faculty 8 staff members and more than 500 students. There are currently 8 degree options: BFA in Art Education BFA in Graphic Design BFA in Studio Art BA in Art History BA in Studio Art MA in Art Education MFA in Studio Art and MDES in Communication Design. The MA degree in Art History of the Americas launched this Fall 2023.
Duties will include:
40 Teaching
40 Research
20 Service
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 conferred by the time of appointment
Evidence of an emerging and/or experimental research program (at the rank of Assistant Professor) or strong research records (at the rank of Associate Professor)
Evidence of teaching experience in preK12 museum communitybased and/or university settings
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of engagement with contemporary issues in art education and a consistent record of scholarly inquiry
Demonstrated experience in building an environment of belonging and inclusive excellence in teaching mentoring research life experiences service or outreach
Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary transdisciplinary and crosscampus collaborations
Demonstrated experience in teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses
Evidence of emerging or active record of national service and leadership
Demonstration of mixed or multimedia research and pedagogical strategies
Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment as shown in applicant materials
Additional Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by January 6th 2025 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries please contact the search committee chair Dr. Kathy J. Brown at
Applicants must submit
a curriculum vitae
a cover letter/letter of application
1 example of a scholarly publication
a statement of research
a statement of teaching and
a list of three professional references (name title email address and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
Optional Professional Portfolio PDF (creative and/or teaching)
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age race color national origin disability religion marital or parental status protected veteran status military service genetic information or sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
