Teaching Assistant Professor Of Judicial Politics

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
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Teaching assistant professor
Judicial politics expertise
American national government
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is seeking a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics to begin in August 2026. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or J.D. in Political Science or a related field, with a focus on teaching courses related to American National Government and Constitutional Law, as well as providing guidance for 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 begin in August 2026. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or J.D. in Political Science or a related field, with a focus on teaching courses related to American National Government and Constitutional Law, as well as providing guidance for pre-law students.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Teaching Assistant Professor
  • Judicial Politics expertise
  • American National Government
  • law-related political science
  • pre-law advising
  • research activity

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to diversity
  • 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
  • Willingness to assist pre-law advisor
  • Willingness to advise pre-law student organizations

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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