Teaching Assistant Professor Of Judicial Politics

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site given the faculty nature of the position)
Judicial politics expertise
American national government
Law-related political science
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 teach courses related to American National Government and Judicial Politics while engaging in research and advising pre-law students

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics to start in August 2026, teaching three courses per semester in American National Government and law-related political science.
  • Responsibilities include assisting the pre-law advisor, serving as faculty advisor for pre-law student organizations, participating in research, departmental committees, and supervising undergraduate honors students.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment 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, Fayetteville is seeking a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics to begin in August 2026. The ideal candidate will teach courses related to American National Government and Judicial Politics while engaging in research and advising pre-law students.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Judicial Politics expertise
  • American National Government
  • law-related political science
  • pre-law advising
  • faculty governance

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary study
  • diverse faculty commitment
  • transformational opportunities
  • healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Political Science or related field or J.D.
  • Demonstrated teaching background in Constitutional Law and Judicial Politics
  • Ability to teach introductory American National Government
  • Ability to teach Introduction to Legal Studies or Judicial Process
  • Willingness to assist pre-law advisor
  • Willingness to serve as faculty advisor for pre-law organizations

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Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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