Teaching Assistant Professor Of Judicial Politics

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
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Judicial politics expertise
American national government teaching
Law school admissions advising
** The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics for a non-tenure track position starting in August 2026. The role involves teaching courses in American National Government and law-related political science, advising pre-law students, and engaging in research and departmental service. **

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • The individual in this position will teach three courses a semester in American National Government and law-related political science courses.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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** The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics for a non-tenure track position starting in August 2026. The role involves teaching courses in American National Government and law-related political science, advising pre-law students, and engaging in research and departmental service. **

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Judicial Politics expertise
  • American National Government teaching
  • Law school admissions advising
  • Pre-law student organization advising
  • Research leading to publication

Nice-to-have

  • Creative scholarly activities
  • New teaching methods development
  • Faculty governance participation
  • Commitment to diversity

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Political Science or related field or J.D.
  • Demonstrated teaching background
  • Research interests in Constitutional Law and Judicial Politics
  • Ability to teach American National Government
  • Ability to teach Introduction to Legal Studies or Judicial Process

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