Assistant Professor

Position: Assistant Professor-1

Position Overview

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff – Faculty – Tenure/Tenure Track, Academic Term (Fixed Term). 10‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.

Institution Highlights

The 1890 Land‑Grant HBCU offers a 15:1 student‑to‑teacher ratio, a diverse student body, and a wide range of programs:
Certificate & Associate’s, more than thirty undergraduate degrees, Master’s programs, and a Doctorate in Aquaculture/Fisheries. The campus hosts over 90 student organizations, a Vesper Choir, marching & concert bands, debate, theater, and athletics, and extends into North Little Rock and online courses.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Prepare teacher candidates for P‑6 schools in specialist subject areas.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to coordinate and maintain a performance‑based assessment system, ensuring accreditation by the Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education and CAEP Standards.
• Teach online, hybrid, and blended courses; facilitate faculty collaboration; and establish partnerships with school districts.
• Teach core courses and courses in School Leadership, the Science of Reading, and special education as applicable.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education or a related discipline (must be completed by appointment date – August 2023).
• Three or more years of successful college teaching (preferred).
• Minimum of three years of K‑12 teaching experience.
• Certification or eligibility for elementary and/or special education certification.
• Training to teach the Science of Reading and School Leadership courses.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into curriculum.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience with Praxis exams, program standards, and assessment of student performance.
• Research experience focusing on educational issues and trends.
• Leadership in education organizations and collaborative service to community partners.
• Ability to perform additional duties as needed in the department, college, and university.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $57,500.00. Benefits eligible:
Yes.

Required Documents for Application

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Official/Unofficial Transcript(s).

Optional Documents

Additional documentation may be submitted but is not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit all required documents in the “Resume” attachment section of your application to be considered for this position.

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Vera Lang‑Brown, Chair, Curriculum & Instruction, 870‑575‑8275.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity affirmative‑action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, veteran status, military service, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The University is a Title IX compliant institution. Please direct Title IX questions to the Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Pre‑Employment

Screening

Pre‑employment screening may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check as required for certain positions. Checks are conducted consistently and non‑discriminatorily.

Legal Authorizations

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Public Disclosure

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Physical Activity Requirements

Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Additional Resources

All application materials must be uploaded via the University of Arkansas System Career Site:  Please do not send materials directly to the recruitment contact listed above.

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