Research Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
Program administration in legal education
Teaching agricultural and food law courses
Grant seeking and management
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
  • The position involves 30% program administration, 30% teaching, 30% research including grant seeking and management, and 10% service, reporting directly to the Director of the LL.M. Program.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution ranked among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, paid holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Program administration in legal education
  • Teaching agricultural and food law courses
  • Grant seeking and management
  • Research in agricultural and food law
  • Student mentoring and advising
  • Compliance with ethical standards

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with university administrative structures
  • Public speaking skills
  • Supervising student work
  • Collaborative work with external partners
  • Digital literacy and video conferencing
  • Working with international students

Key Requirements

  • JD degree from accredited institution
  • Demonstrated expertise in agriculture and food law
  • Paid university role experience
  • Strong research writing and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain highest ethical standards
  • Criminal background check required

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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