Teaching Assistant Professor Of Judicial Politics

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Onsite (fayetteville, arkansas)
Teaching assistant professor
Judicial politics
American national government
The University of Arkansas is seeking a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics, starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses related to American National Government and Judicial Politics while also assisting students in the law school admissions process

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, teaching three courses a semester in American National Government and law-related political science.
  • Responsibilities include assisting the department’s pre-law advisor, serving as faculty advisors for pre-law student organizations, participating in research, departmental committees, and supervising undergraduate honors students.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment, a healthy work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

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The University of Arkansas is seeking a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics, starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses related to American National Government and Judicial Politics while also assisting students in the law school admissions process.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Teaching Assistant Professor
  • Judicial Politics
  • American National Government
  • law-related political science courses
  • pre-law advisor assistance
  • research activity participation

Nice-to-have

  • strong research and publication record
  • mentoring students
  • creative scholarly activities
  • new teaching methods development
  • faculty governance participation

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Political Science or related field or J.D. from an accredited institution
  • Demonstrated teaching background 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

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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