"Assistant Professor of Childhood Education"

Assistant Professor of Childhood Education

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Childhood Education faculty position with a specialization in primary and elementary mathematics. The position is full-time, starting August 10, 2026.

Summary of Job Duties: Teach undergraduate mathematics methods courses; conduct research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations; pursue external funding; advise and mentor students; collaborate with P-6 schools for clinical experiences; provide service to the university, college, department, program, profession, and community; maintain on-campus presence and in-person teaching.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Earned doctorate in primary/elementary mathematics education or related field; established or emerging research agenda in primary/elementary mathematics; evidence of scholarly productivity; evidence of university-level teaching potential.
• Preferred: Experience teaching mathematics methods courses; experience with in-service teachers; at least three years of primary/elementary classroom experience in the US; familiarity with clinical teacher preparation models.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.