"Teaching Assistant Professor of Art Education"

Job Details

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.

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:

• 60% Teaching
• 10% Research
• 30% Service

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Completed 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.

For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Teaching-Assistant-Professor-of-Art-Education_R0078478-1?q=R0078478&locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.

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.