Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| 346 North West Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Oct 25, 2025 | |
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Non-TenureWorkstudy Position: Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: 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. Department's Website: 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
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, including a studio-focused lab for artist-educators. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Art Education faculty, staff and students to conceptualize, plan and activate these spaces to meet the contemporary needs of artist educators and to reimagine the possibilities of art teaching in K-12 schools. Duties will include:
Salary Information: Required Documents to Apply: Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSCompleted applications received by December 15, 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. Christopher Schulte, at cschulte@uark.edu. Applicants must submit: *A curriculum vitae *A cover letter/letter of application *A teaching and supervision statement *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 documents: *Professional Portfolio PDF (creative and/or teaching) Review of applications will begin January 2, 2026, and will continue until position is filled. Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. School of Art: The School of Art has a rich history beginning in 1874 when instruction in drawing and painting was first offered at the University of Arkansas for non-degree credit. The first art major program leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree was introduced in 1929. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree was instituted in 1982 and the Master of Fine Arts graduate degree, one of the first such programs in the country, was initiated in 1952. In recent years, the School of Art has experienced substantial growth and transformation. The most significant change occurred in 2017 when the Department of Art became the School of Art, made possible through a landmark $120 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation. This historic gift created the first and only school of art in the state of Arkansas, propelling art education, design, research, and creative activity forward while providing unparalleled access and opportunity for students. The gift was allocated with three primary goals: providing unprecedented levels of financial support for students through scholarships, travel grants, and internships; engaging the region through outreach and public service in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and a wide range of community arts organizations; and expanding programs and degree offerings within the School. These commitments continue to drive the School of Art's mission today, ensuring access, excellence, and national leadership in art and design education. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The 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, non-discriminatory 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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's 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. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes | |