The University of Arkansas seeks applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Painting (R0063480). The successful candidate’s responsibilities include teaching painting at all levels. This position will also have responsibility for advising and mentoring students, participating in recruitment and retention activities, curriculum assessment and development, grant program administration, and contributing to unit, college and university committees. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025. Applications received by this date are guaranteed full consideration. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Required Qualifications: An MFA in painting, studio art, or a related field, and evidence of scholarship related to the position requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: University-level teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships, a strong record of creative work and evidence of ongoing professional achievement, and experience working with a diverse population of learners.
Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, and sex offender registry check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
