Assistant​/Associate Professor-School of Education

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02/27/2026

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Regular

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas

School Of Education

This position serves as a faculty member in the School of Education and will teach a wide range of undergraduate courses for candidates seeking degrees with licensure in Elementary Education (K–6), Middle Level Education (4–8), Secondary Education (7–12), and/or K–12 Education. Responsibilities include supporting candidates’ progress through coursework; advising students in elementary and middle level programs; and integrating research‑based instructional practices and relevant technology throughout teaching.

The faculty member will collaborate with key stakeholders, including local school districts, educational cooperatives, and the Arkansas Department of Education, to support program quality, alignment with licensure expectations, and continuous improvement efforts. Additionally, the individual will participate in university, college, and departmental service; maintain an active scholarly agenda; and engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in the field.

The individual would be required to travel to and from area schools and perform other duties as required or assigned. This position reports to the Executive Director of the School of Education.

Required Education and/or

Work Experience:

• Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in core area related to the assignment; ABD status may be considered depending on projected date of graduation.
• Possess a valid teaching license.
• Have at least three years of successful full-time classroom teaching experience in K-8 public schools in the United States.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of content, instructional best practices, curriculum design, and assessment, along with experience integrating technology into K-12 learning environments.
• The position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, advising, competency-based learning, and close partnerships with local school districts.
• Effective communication skills, collaborative ability, and commitment to ongoing professional development are essential.

Preferred Education And/or

Work Experience:

• Experience in higher education in an education department.
• Prior involvement in teacher preparation, mentoring, and supervising teacher candidates.
• Scholarly activity is highly valuable; strong research agenda with significant publications preferred.
• Preferred experience in the Science of Reading and High-Quality Instructional Materials.

• Classroom instruction
• Supervise teacher candidates in field experiences
• Serve as a student advisor
• Scholarly activity
• Service to department, college, and University, including committees and assessments
• Recruitment and retention of students
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including school districts, education cooperatives, and the Arkansas Department of Education

• Attendance and participation in all faculty and administrative meetings, Student Research Symposium, commencement and pinning ceremonies, and other meetings and events as required
• Curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Assessment and evaluation of instruction
• Professional development
• Other duties as assigned

• Mastery of degree and discipline requirements…