Teaching Assistant Professor of STEM Education

About the role

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Closing Date

• Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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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: Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Summary of Job Duties

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CIED) in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a nine-month Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary STEM Education, beginning August 16, 2027.

This full-time, non-tenure track position will support undergraduate and graduate programs in elementary education, including the STEM education concentration within the Masters of Arts in Teaching program in Elementary Education and the K-6 STEM graduate certificate.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of faculty in a department recognized for excellence in teaching, research, faculty development, and student success.

CIED faculty engage in integrated STEM education with established partnerships with local school and community organizations, including Scott Family Amazeum and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to support field-based experiences, outreach initiatives, and collaborative STEM programming.

• Opportunities for community-based service include participation in STEM nights, teacher professional development, and statewide STEM initiatives.
• The successful candidate will play a central role in preparing future elementary teachers to design and implement integrated STEM instruction that meaningfully connects science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as other core disciplines.

Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a focus on integrated STEM methods, elementary math education, engineering and technology education, and hands-on, project-based learning experiences. The candidate will be expected to facilitate highly interactive, integrated, design-based coursework in which students develop technical competencies using various tools.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring and advising students; contributing to course and curriculum development aligned with state and national STEM standards; and supporting the continued growth of the elementary education program.

Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University's 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Integrated STEM Education, Elementary Math Education, Engineering Education, or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment
• Evidence of and/or promise of highly effective teaching in university-level coursework related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
• Evidence of productive service and/or potential to actively contribute to service to the program, department, institution, and profession related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
• Potential to earn recognition from peers as demonstrated through professional practice, service to professional organizations, outreach, and/or curriculum development related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education in elementary settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and facilitating hands-on, project-based learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to integrate STEM instruction in elementary content and design developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Demonstrated evidence of experience with learning projects with elementary engineering and technology integration, including tools such as 3D modeling, fabrication technologies, or makerspace environments
• Experience working with or building community-based partnerships with schools and other community STEM organizations such as museums
• Experience supporting pre-service teachers through clinical practice, field experiences, or mentoring
• Evidence of engagement in scholarship of teaching and learning, practitioner-focused publications, or STEM education outreach

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

• Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
• Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Vinson Carter
• Associate Professor

• 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 October 15, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

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.

• 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: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Frequent Physical Activity: Talking
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes