Teaching Assistant Professor Of Judicial Politics

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
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Judicial politics expertise
American national government teaching
Legal careers advising
** The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is seeking a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics, expected to start in August 2026. The role involves teaching, research, and departmental service, with a focus on American National Government and law-related political science courses. **

Job Summary

  • The Department of Political Science invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics to start in August 2026, a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
  • The individual in this position will teach three courses a semester in American National Government and law-related political science courses, assist the department’s pre-law advisor, and serve as faculty advisors for pre-law student organizations.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with benefits including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

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** The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is seeking a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics, expected to start in August 2026. The role involves teaching, research, and departmental service, with a focus on American National Government and law-related political science courses. **

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Judicial Politics expertise
  • American National Government teaching
  • Legal careers advising
  • Pre-law student organizations advising
  • Research leading to publication

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary study
  • Creative scholarly activities
  • New teaching methods development
  • Faculty governance participation
  • Strong work-life balance culture

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Political Science or related field or J.D.
  • Demonstrated teaching American National Government
  • Demonstrated teaching Introduction to Legal Studies or Judicial Process
  • Willingness to advise pre-law students
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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