Assistant Professor of Metals and Jewelry

The University of Arkansas seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Metals and Jewelry R0092522. This Assistant Professor of Metals and Jewelry position includes the responsibilities of coordinating the metals/jewelry concentration within Applied Design (Ceramics, Metals, Woodworking), which includes teaching metals/jewelry courses, advising and mentoring students, participating in recruitment, retention, special programs, curriculum assessment, and development; maintaining an active scholarship agenda; and contributing to unit, college, and university service. We encourage candidates to apply by January 15, 2027, for first-round consideration. The requisition will remain open and we will accept rolling applications until a successful candidate is identified. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Qualifications: MFA in Metals/Jewelry or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications: University-level teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships; Industry experience; Experience with various 3D processes both traditional and digital; A strong record of creative work and evidence of ongoing professional achievement; Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations of learners; Evidence of scholarship related to the position requirements.

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 check and sex offender registry. 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 check and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.