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

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Judicial Politics expertise
  • American National Government teaching
  • law-related political science courses
  • pre-law advising
  • research leading to publication

Nice-to-have

  • strong research record
  • scholarly activities
  • new teaching methods
  • faculty governance participation

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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Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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