Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
 Mar 11, 2026 | |
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Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students." University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Student Jobs at UAF." All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Non-TenureWorkstudy Position: Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Department's Website: The individual in this position will teach three courses a semester in American National Government and law-related political science courses. They will also assist the department's pre-law advisor in informing students about the law school admissions process and legal careers and serve as faculty advisors for pre-law student organizations. The individual in this position is also expected to participate in research activity, serve the department by participating in departmental committees, and supervise undergraduate honors students. Our department comprises a diverse group of outstanding faculty members recognized for their teaching, mentoring, and research. We are deeply committed to the academic success of our students and professors. We seek a candidate who entails conducting research leading to publication, engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students, creating interest and understanding among students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. About the Department: The Department of Political Science consists of 23 full-time faculty and is committed to strengthening the diversity of its faculty, student body, and curriculum. For more information about our department, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/political-science The Diane D. Blair Center of Southern Politics & Society supports and promotes the critical, interdisciplinary study of the politics and culture of the American South past and present. For more information, please visit: https://blaircenter.uark.edu/ Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
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Salary Information: Required Documents to Apply: Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by March 30, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Karen Sebold, at ksebold@uark.edu. Applicants must submit: *a cover letter describing their teaching and research interests *a curriculum vitae *a writing sample (preferably from a peer-reviewed publication or a dissertation chapter) *sample syllabi *tangible evidence of teaching excellence, such as course evaluations or in-class peer observations *a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews. Review of applications will begin March 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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 information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. 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 orientation, or pregnancy. 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.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes | |