JOB DESCRIPTION: The University of Central Arkansas invites applications for an assistant professor.  Candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses.  A strong background in mathematics and/or science education, instructional models and assessment is preferred. 

Salary competitive. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Send application letter, vita, copy of transcripts and three references including name, telephone, and email address to Teaching and Learning Search Committee, College of Education, Mashburn 100, University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey, Conway, AR 72035.  Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2012 and continue until position is filled.  Web page:  www.uca.edu. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Doctorate in Education.

THE UNIVERSITY: Recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best master’s universities in the South, the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) has an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students. UCA offers 81 undergraduate and 42 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in four disciplines. The student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in scholarly and creative activities. The campus is widely acclaimed for its beauty.

THE COMMUNITY:  UCA is located in Conway, a thriving city of approximately 52,000, situated in central Arkansas, 30 miles northwest of Little Rock. Conway is also the home of a number of major industries, two liberal arts colleges, a public school system ranked among the state's best, and strong K-12 private schools.  Residents have easy access to the Ouachita and Ozark National Forests and pristine wild areas near the Buffalo National River. Real estate is moderately priced, and taxes are relatively low.  For more information about UCA and the College of Education, go to www.uca.edu.