Teaching Assistant Professor Of Judicial Politics

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Onsite (day shift)
Judicial politics specialization
American national government
Law-related political science
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics to start in August 2026. The position involves teaching courses related to American National Government and Judicial Politics, engaging in research, and advising pre-law students

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 non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics to start in August 2026. The position involves teaching courses related to American National Government and Judicial Politics, engaging in research, and advising pre-law students.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Judicial Politics specialization
  • American National Government
  • law-related political science
  • pre-law advising
  • research leading to publication
  • course design and development

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary study
  • transformational opportunities
  • fostering a welcoming climate
  • nurturing creativity and discovery
  • healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Political Science or related field or J.D.
  • Demonstrated teaching background
  • Demonstrated research interests in Constitutional Law and Judicial Politics
  • Ability to teach introductory American National Government
  • Ability to teach upper-level Introduction to Legal Studies or Judicial Process
  • Willingness to assist pre-law advisor
  • Willingness to serve as faculty advisor for pre-law organizations

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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