Non-Tenure Teaching Professor of Elementary STEM Education

Starshopper; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for a nine-month Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary STEM Education. This fixed-term, in-person position begins August 16, 2027 and focuses on preparing future elementary teachers through integrated STEM instruction and hands-on, project-based learning.

The role includes teaching four courses per semester, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development aligned with state and national STEM standards.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution before start of employment.
• Evidence of highly effective teaching in university-level coursework related to elementary integrated STEM education or related fields.
• Evidence of productive service and the potential to contribute to service to the program and department.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels with a focus on integrated STEM methods and related content.
• Mentor and advise students and contribute to course and curriculum development.
• Support program growth and build partnerships for field-based experiences and outreach.

Skills

Teaching experience

Integrated STEM education

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction / Elementary Education / Integrated STEM Education

Tools

3D modeling

Fabrication technologies

Makerspace environments

Job description

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for a nine-month Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary STEM Education. This fixed-term, in-person position begins August 16, 2027 and focuses on preparing future elementary teachers through integrated STEM instruction and hands-on, project-based learning.

The role includes teaching four courses per semester, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development aligned with state and national STEM standards.