Description

The University of Arkansas is searching for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Adult and Lifelong Learning. The Assistant Professor of Adult and Lifelong Learning is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Research Methods in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. The duties and responsibilities of this position include: teaching graduate courses in adult and lifelong learning; conducting research that results in refereed publications and professional presentations; pursuing external funding; chairing/serving on doctoral advisory and dissertation committees; and engaging in service activities in the program, department, college, university, and professional/scholarly organizations. Consistent on-campus presence and active engagement in departmental life are essential functions of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is expected to advance departmental effectiveness and support the college and university's mission. Completed applications received by November 21, 2025 will be assured full consideration. For more information about the position, visit:  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UAF_External_Career_Site/job/Fayetteville/Assistant-Professor-of-Adult-and-Lifelong-Learning_R0078309

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:              

An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution in adult and lifelong learning, or a closely related field, conferred by the start of employment
An established or emerging research agenda focused on adult and lifelong learning outside of the for-profit workplace, community college leadership, adult basic education and literacy, adult and lifelong learning policy, adult development, or any other area closely related to adult education
Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., publications, presentations, grants)
Ability to teach graduate courses related to adult and lifelong learning, community colleges, or adult basic education and literacy
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional experience in adult education or community colleges
Graduate teaching experience
Online teaching and/or learning experience
Experience submitting and/or securing external funding
Expertise in quantitative research methods

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.