Job description
Russellville, AR
Application Deadline: March 19, 2025
Salary: $50,497
About Arkansas Tech:
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.
Position Summary:
Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in the Teaching and Educational Leadership Department within the College of Education and Health. The anticipated starting date is August 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach a variety of undergraduate/graduate courses in the Teaching and Educational Leadership (TEL) Department, both face-to-face
and online, and supervise interns.
Effectively advise students.
Engage students in high impact learning practices.
Collaborate with faculty and public-school partners in the development, review, assessment, and maintenance of Teaching and
Educational Leadership programs.
Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service relevant to the university, community, and state.
Assist in promoting TEL programs and recruiting students.
Participate in committee assignments and professional development activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the department head.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of contemporary education professionals, with a deep familiarity of the culture and dynamics of public schools.
Possesses exceptional organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to collaborate productively within team settings.
Skilled in both written and verbal communication, with a focus on clarity and professionalism.
A collegial and supportive team member, committed to fostering positive working relationships.
Minimum Requirements:
A doctorate or ABD in curriculum and instruction, reading/literacy, elementary education, or closely related field.
A minimum of two years as a teacher of record in a U.S. public school K-6 or K-8 classroom. Applicable knowledge of elementary education pedagogy required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in college teaching, particularly in elementary education, special education, literacy, and/or closely-related field preferred.
Experience in college online teaching preferred. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with faculty, interns/field-based participants, and school partners preferred. Evidence of scholarly activity preferred.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
Courses will be taught in Crabaugh classrooms. Online courses will require computer use.
How to apply
What to Submit:
Letter of application, curriculum vita, a teaching/learning philosophy, copies of transcripts, and contact information for 3 references.
To be considered for the position of Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on March 19, 2025 before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
