Professor - Special Education jobs in Fayetteville, AR

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 Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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.

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Minimum Qualifications:

With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in art education or a related field from an accredited institution conferred by the time of appointment

• Evidence of an emerging research program (at the rank of Assistant Professor) or strong research records (at the rank of Associate Professor)

• Evidence of teaching experience in preK-12, museum, community-based, and/or university settings

• Experience in-or the potential for-building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service

• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of strong research commitment relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Evidence of engagement with contemporary issues in art education and a consistent record of scholarly inquiry

• Demonstrated-or the potential for-excellence with inclusive teaching and mentoring a diverse student body

• Demonstrated commitment to community engagement or outreach

• Interest or experience in interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and cross-campus collaborations

• Interest in teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses

• Emerging or active record of national service and leadership

Additional Information:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Completed applications received by 12/1/2023, 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, Angela LaPorte at alaporte@uark.edu and Injeong Yoon-Ramirez at ijyoon@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit

• a curriculum vitae,
• a cover letter/letter of application,
• 1 example of a scholarly publication,
• A statement of research,
• a statement of teaching, and
• 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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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:

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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.