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
Legal careers advising
** The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics for a fixed-term, non-tenure track position to begin in August 2026. The role involves teaching three courses per semester, advising pre-law students, and engaging in research and departmental service. **

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics to teach three courses a semester in American National Government and law-related political science courses.
  • The individual will assist the department’s pre-law advisor, serve as faculty advisors for pre-law student organizations, participate in research, serve on committees, and supervise undergraduate honors students.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with 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 in Fayetteville is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics for a fixed-term, non-tenure track position to begin in August 2026. The role involves teaching three courses per semester, advising pre-law students, and engaging in research and departmental service. **

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
  • Commitment to diversity

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Political Science or related field or JD
  • Demonstrated teaching background
  • 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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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