Professor and Windgate Endowed Chair in STEAM Education

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackNo

Job Type:

RegularYes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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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.

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Department:

Department of Curriculum and Instructionhttps://cied.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a Professor and Windgate Endowed Chair in STEAM Education position. The position is dedicated to advancing leadership and innovation in integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) teaching and learning, and establishing a highly visible signature research area in arts-integrated STEAM Education. This full-time, 9-month faculty position is at the rank of full professor with tenure and is set to begin on August 16, 2027.

The endowed chair serves as an inspiration and catalyst for infusing the arts into traditional STEM disciplines and for preparing teachers who use the arts as a pathway to develop innovative mindsets of future scientists, engineers, and problem solvers. The chairholder leads a bold research agenda in interdisciplinary, integrated STEAM approaches, champions the development of innovative STEAM programming and coursework, incorporates design thinking to facilitate authentic STEAM learning experiences, serves as a faculty advisor for the Arkansas A+ program, and partners with Arkansas schools to transform STEM teaching and learning through the arts. The chairholder is committed to producing nationally recognized research in arts-integrated STEAM teaching and learning, increasing externally funded STEAM research, enhancing educator preparation and teacher professional development, and expanding K-12 partnerships. The position is housed in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or any other field closely related to STEAM Education
• Substantial and sustained record of distinguished accomplishments in research in arts-integrated STEAM Education consistent with high national standards
• Evidence of national or significant regional recognition from peers as demonstrated through scholarship, publications, leadership in professional organizations, grants, outreach, and/or program leadership
• Record of continuous, highly effective teaching and mentoring
• Evidence of relevant, productive service to the profession
• Ability to lead a bold research agenda in interdisciplinary STEAM approaches, develop innovative STEAM education curricula, and partner with schools to enhance opportunities for STEAM teaching and learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of partnerships with arts, K-12 education, and STEM industries
• Evidence of engagement with school and community partners in the enhancement of opportunities for STEAM teaching and learning
• Knowledge and experience in using design thinking approaches to engage learners in authentic, interdisciplinary, and open-ended problem solving
• Interest in advancing STEAM education in Arkansas

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025.  Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)Proof of Veteran StatusDr. Marcia Imbeau
University Professor
mimbeau@uark.edu

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by December 1, 2026, will be given full consideration.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:

Yes