Teaching Assistant Professor of STEM Education at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville

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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.” University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.” All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 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. 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 nation’s 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 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. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Department of Curriculum and Instruction Department's Website: https://cied.uark.edu/ 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 Ar